Mental Health Therapist

7 days ago

Santa Monica, California, United States St. Joseph Center Full time
Company DescriptionBackgroundSince 1976, St.

Joseph Center has been meeting the needs of low-income and homeless individuals and families in Venice and throughout Los Angeles County.

The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization that assists people without regard for religious affiliation or lack thereof through 20+ programs in four pillars of service: Outreach and Engagement, Housing Services, Mental Health, and Education and Vocational Training.

St. Joseph Center serves more than 10,000 people each year.

Brief Description of Principal ActivitiesMultifaceted intervention, prevention, mental health, and housing assistance is offered through street outreach and 9 service sites throughout Los Angeles County.

St.

Joseph Center also provides on-site services at five permanent supportive housing developments, and will provide services at an additional six more sites in the coming year.

St. Joseph Center's total holistic approach to services provide our clients with the help they need to regain their stability.

Job DescriptionJob SummaryThe Mental Health Specialist delivers interventions based on select evidence-based practice models and works as a team member with other social service professionals ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health for contracted agencies as well as adhering to the mission of St Joseph Center.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESKey Areas of Responsibility:
Assist consumers, in the office, in their respective homes or other field based locations assigned to his/her caseload in the development and coordination of service plansAssist with developing and implement client treatment plans emphasizing coordinated strategies for addressing mental health, medical, and substance abuse issues, relapse prevention, symptom/behavior reduction, medication management and any other risk factorsProvide ongoing therapeutic case management services that will increase positive social engagement, increase school performance, decrease risky behaviors, advocacy to deter evictions, and linkage to any needed services such as medical, dental, mental health, substance abuse, life skills training, self-help, money management, meaningful community activities, volunteer services, job placement, etc

Essential Duties:


Provide ongoing assessment of client progress in attaining goal plansAdminister psychosocial assessment to determine areas of needServe as additional support to the team of Bachelor level case managersAssist program manager in developing and leading skill-building groupsCollaborate closely with the community partners on the youth's treatment plan and servicesUpdate progress notes and client files on a regular basisPerform general outreach services, education in the community and other duties within one's scope of practice when assignedPresent findings to other collaborative agencies in order to develop a service plan of action that will expedite participants' stabilityParticipate in all meetings with collaborative agencies and other community meetings as directed.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

The duties and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities assigned are included here, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty and responsibility.


QualificationsQUALIFICATIONSKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Must be highly motivated and a self-starter.

Must have the ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff.

Must have excellent administrative and organizational skillsBilingual in Spanish and EnglishThe position requires an ability to work flexible hours including some early mornings and eveningsExperience:
Two years' experience providing mental health services to highly vulnerable populationsEducation:Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services or a related field

Direct Reports:
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

Computer Skills:
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and widely supported internet browsers

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

Required:
CA BBS registered MSW, MFTValid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Valid automobile liability insuranceTravel Requirements:

xxxxWork Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders; use hand and finger dexterity, keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls.

The employee may be required on occasion to lift and or carry up to 20 lbs.

EEO:
SJC (St.

Joseph Center) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics or status as a veteran.

In addition to federal law requirements, SJC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


Benefits:
Excellent Benefits package available

Additional InformationStatus:

Full-Time/ExemptSalary:
$66,560/yrEmployment with St. Joseph Center is contingent upon completion of satisfactory background check.

Benefits:
Excellent Benefits package available.
For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume.

EEO:
St.

Joseph Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status as a veteran or any other characteristic protected under federal law.

In addition to federal law requirements, SJC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

St. Joseph center invites you to review the current "EEO is The Law" poster as part of the application process. A link to the current poster is located below.

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