Mental Health Specialist

4 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) Full time
Job Title: Mental Health Specialist

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Mental Health Specialist to join our Metro Rail Outreach team at PATH (People Assisting the Homeless). As a Mental Health Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing case management, mental health services, and linkages to clients experiencing homelessness on the Metro Transit System.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide street-based mental health services to individuals experiencing homelessness on the MTA system.
  • Conduct outreach on the MTA system to develop relationships and build rapport with clients in order to assist them with finding a home.
  • Develop a plan of intervention that addresses the identified need for housing, ongoing case management services, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and coordination of needed community services.
  • Provide transportation to accompany clients and children when necessary to access medical care, obtain shelter, etc.
  • Accompany clients to appointments when support and assistance are needed.
  • Conduct VI-SPDAT, (Vulnerability Index- Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool) and/or other assessments with clients in order to connect them to proper intervention and services. Document results in Clarity.
  • Provide intensive street-based case management services and connect persons experiencing homelessness to long-term supportive services. Help client to obtain various forms of identification, including birth certificates and social security cards. Provide employment assistance, housing referrals, and health related assistance, as identified on the ISP.
  • Assist with applications for supportive and subsidized housing and prospect for potential locations for affordable rental housing.

Requirements:

  • Master's Degree in Social Work or equivalent degree approved by the program funder (e.g., MSW, MFT)
  • One (1) years of experience in healthcare, case management, homeless services or working with vulnerable populations.

What We Offer:

In addition to a rewarding work environment, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

PATH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PATH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.



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