HSSP Senior Clinician, Flower St.

Role: HSSP Senior Clinician Reports to: Assistant Director Program: 1307-HSS MHSA Department: Mental Health Location: Flower - 1411 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Setting: 100% Onsite Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-Management Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc. Openings: 1 Job Description Summary: The Housing Supportive Services Program (HSSP) is a specialized program that provides comprehensive and intensive field-based community mental health services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) who are formerly homeless and have a Severe Mental Illness (SMI) or Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Senior Clinician will conduct psychotherapy with adult members that have severe and persistent mental illness in the office, in member's homes, or the field. The Senior Clinician's primary responsibilities are to engage members and to coordinate mental health and recovery services that will ensure housing stability and community integration. This position is responsible for maintaining the highest quality provision of direct individual and group therapeutic services and case management services, while fostering teamwork among staff and across departments and programs. Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide, coordinate, and implement mental health and recovery support services with individual members. Conduct individual, family and group psychotherapy. Develop effective, trusting relationships with members, with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental health. Collaborate with each member to develop their individual service plan; review and update it upon completion of goals. Assist management and other Clinicians with program evaluation and modification for future program improvements and growth. Assist members with becoming involved in daily activities, socialization, health maintenance, sense of community, and progress in recovery reflective of The People Concern's model which emphasizes customer choice, harm reduction, and psycho-social rehabilitation. Work cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the HSSP team, including participation in weekly staff meetings, group clinical supervision, and trainings. Develop and maintain a complete, accurate, and current member file with all funder-required documents. Become LPS Designated with the Department of Mental Health for Los Angeles County. Respond to crises, assess, and initiate 5150 Applications as needed. Scheduled to be on rotation as LPS Designated staff for monthly Mental Health Department After Hours Calendar. Responsibilities Common to All Agency Employees Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication Work with minimum supervision Perform other duties as assigned Job Description Qualifications: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field of study from an accredited university. Valid registration or licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Must have at least 1000 clinical hours accrued towards licensure. Current, valid California Driver's with an acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle Able to transport members in your personal vehicle Outstanding clinical and strong team-building skills Detail-oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, and computer skills Job Description Work Environment:Combination of field and office environment Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs. On occasion walk or drive to different local sites Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFFAct as a role model Demonstrate a sense of responsibility Continuously learn and improve Acknowledge your own areas of improvement Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected Collaborate Equal Opportunity Employer The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws. About the People Concern The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence. With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care - including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing - tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn. The People Concern's model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities. Benefits & Perks Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Days Paid Sick Days Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) TELUS Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Pet Insurance Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More The People Concern University & Certificates Corporate Discounts