Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Union Station Homeless Services Full time
Job Summary

Union Station Homeless Services is seeking a skilled Mental Health Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our outreach and housing navigation team, you will work with chronically homeless and highly vulnerable individuals to provide mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and housing navigation services. Your expertise will help us enhance our existing outreach services to provide clinical and mental health interventions tailored to each client's needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct outreach activities to engage chronically homeless individuals in pursuing permanent housing options.
  • Receive, assess, and triage referrals from walk-ins and other collaborative partners.
  • Conduct standardized screening and triage chronically homeless individuals.
  • Assist individuals in collecting documents necessary for applying for permanent supportive housing.
  • Attend case conferencing meetings to coordinate services with other providers.
  • Provide mental health assessments, counseling, and interventions using evidence-based practices.
  • Connect individuals to other supportive services as needed, such as mental health, health, substance abuse, legal, employment, and housing resources.
  • Document services and complete data entry into our Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
  • Provide linkage to mainstream resources, such as DPSS or Social Security Disability.
  • Offer transportation assistance to stabilize the current housing crisis.
  • Conduct follow-up activities to ensure completion of the crisis housing plan.
  • Identify appropriate interventions to address and resolve the homeless status of program participants.
  • Assist individuals in accessing permanent housing opportunities, including permanent supportive housing, move-in assistance, shared housing, and affordable housing.
Requirements
  • Master's Degree in MSW, MFT, MA, or Psychology required.
  • 1 year of experience working with homeless individuals, preferably in an outreach/navigation capacity.
What We Offer

Union Station Homeless Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a leader in providing comprehensive services to homeless individuals in the San Gabriel Valley. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of those we serve.



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