Clinician - Journey Project (LGSW)

SOME So Others Might Eat provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington DC helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives improve lives and help transform the lives of individuals and families their communities and the systems and structures that affect them Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health continued sobriety job training living wage employment and affordable housing We meet immediate needs with food clothing and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope dignity and greater independence Compensation We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture mission and core values The salary range for this position is 6491680 to 6873984 and may be commensurate with experience Position Description The Clinician utilizes evidence based trauma informed best practices to provide diagnostic assessments therapy and clinical interventions to primary and secondary survivors of gun violence who have been directly referred from the Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement ONSE This role promotes holistic integration by collaborating with clients care teams within SOME and external community partners The Clinician also ensures continuity of care by providing warm handoffs support and referrals to case managers prescribers and other providers affiliated with SOMEs programming Position is located at Conway Behavioral Health Services BHS Conway 4420 Benning Rd NE Washington DC 20019 This position is grant funded and dependent on the renewal of grant funding each year The position will end after one year unless additional grant funding is secured Schedule Monday Friday 830 am 430 pm 40 hours per week; Hybrid This position is currently approved for a hybrid work schedule with remote work on Mondays and Fridays Remote work is a privilege not a guarantee and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on business needs operational requirements or performance Employees may also be required to report to the office on scheduled remote workdays as needed Required Masters Degree; 1 years experience providing mental health interventions working with underserved populations andor familiar with trauma informed care Preferred Masters degree in social work; LICSWLPC issued by the District of Columbia Department of Health; 3 years experience providing diagnostic assessments trauma informed therapy and clinical care coordination Required LicenseCertification LGSW issued by the District of Columbia Department of Health; Basic Life Support CPR & AED Provider Expected Contributions Mental Health & Trauma Treatment Services Assess clients for appropriate clinical interventions SBIRT diagnostic assessment therapy clinical referrals etcPlan trauma informed treatment for clients Provide screening brief intervention and referrals to clients who are referred to SOMEs mental health programming Provide crisis intervention services for clients experiencing crisis in SOMEs mental health programming Maintain an ongoing mental health trauma andor grief therapy caseload of clients Facilitate groups as assigned Ensure clinical notes are entered within 1 business day of intervention Participate in weekly case review meeting Facilitate weekly case review meetings in collaboration with leadership or independently as needed Clinical Care Coordination Support clients with adherence to appointments outreach to clients who no show Collaborate and refer clients to appropriate internal and external providers to address client needs Refer clients to appropriate level of care as needed Crisis Stabilization ACT Teams Hospitalization CSAs etc Support with basic case management as neededIntegration Attend various clinical meetings within FQHCs and SOME housingmental health programming which promotes integration Provide trauma informed mental health consultation to FQHCs housing and mental health providers and staff Collaborate with clients physicians prescribers and providers to ensure client receives holistic care Provide coverage to FQHC as needed Supervisory Ensure appropriate staffing levels evaluate hire and train new employees Contribute to budget development and ensure the budget complies with SOMEs financial reporting requirements Contribute to strategy development and strive to improve departments performance and functions; assist in the development of standards and goals as appropriate Schedule staff work hours as needed and monitor for time and attendance; approve timecards and requests for leave Provide coaching and training for all staff assist staff with work processes and policies and encourage opportunities for professional development Ensure billable services are processed in compliance with SOME regulations and other relevant regulatory bodies Knowledge Skills and Abilities In depth knowledge of trauma mental health and substance use disorders Strong clinical skills including assessment and diagnosis and trauma informed treatment Knowledge of electronic health records usage and management Experience with or ability to learn brief interventions for walk in and warm handover clients Ability to work in a fast paced FQHC environment Organized with an attention to detail Collaboration skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Time management skills Problem solving skills Proficient with MS Office including Word Excel and Outlook Ability to communicate with diverse audiences Works well independently Reports To Program Manager Physical Demands Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds Requires looking at a computer screen for several hours a day May be required to sit for long periods Must be able to travel to events and meetings off site Position Designation This position is designated as Safety Sensitive You may be subject to drug testing prior to or during your employment with SOME In this position you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana Closing Date Open Until Filled SOME Inc is a proactive equal opportunity employer We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status SOME Inc is deeply committed to ensuring the job application process is accessible to all users If you require assistance or have any concerns about the accessibility of our website or the application process please feel free to contact us at onlineaccommodationssomeorg This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests and does not pertain to application status inquiries #J-18808-Ljbffr Career Opportunities at SOME (So Others Might Eat)