Mental Health Specialist LCSW (West Hollywood) Agency Temp

At Healthcare in Action, we serve patients experiencing homelessness through an innovative “street medicine” approach by contracting with Medicare and Medicaid health plans as well as hospitals and health systems. Street medicine entails using a medically equipped van to deliver medical care directly to people experiencing homelessness in locations such as parking lots, encampments, and parks.

Bilingual Spanish Preferred

Improve the mental health of Healthcare in Action's unhoused patient population in order to improve their ability to obtain housing through the provision of mental health assessment and treatment.

Expand the knowledgebase of the patients in the community regarding mental health matters and provide informational, educational and supportive services to enhance mental health and decrease stigma.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term mental health treatment to selected clients including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, interventions (individual, group, couples and/or family), collateral contacts, and discharge/aftercare planning
• Educate patients regarding mental health issues by delivering informational materials and facilitating educational and supportive groups to this population in community settings.
• Provide preventative services to clients as needed.
• Crisis management services, as needed, to West Hollywood team clients.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships in the community in order to better serve clients and reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues.
• Represent Healthcare in Action in a professional manner by engaging with clients and others, communicating effectively both individually and in a group setting and demonstrating quality customer service.
• Maintain confidential information by following all HIPAA regulations, policy and procedures, compliance and regulatory directives and by completing required documentation in a timely, professional and accurate manner.
• Provide guidance to Associate Clinical Social Workers or Associate Marriage and Family Therapists who are pursuing licensure.
• We seek Rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members.
• Actively supports the achievement of Health Care in Action's Vision and Goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and experience

• MSW required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• 2-3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of the field's policies, procedures, and practices.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• A test will be administered if applicable.
• Work is primarily in the field, must be willing to travel in West Hollywood and the surrounding areas.
• Bi-monthly office visits to Long Beach.
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessment, health and functional problems of homeless older adults.
• Knowledge of community resources for seniors.
• Basic knowledge of related CMS and DHCS regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills: Ability to multitask.
• Ability to appropriately maintain confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, required.
• Requires proof of Valid Driver’s License
• Must maintain minimum State Liability Insurance
• Must have access to a vehicle.

Tuberculosis Screening Policy

To ensure the health and safety of our members, if you are selected for this position, your job offer with Homebase Medical will be contingent on providing proof of Tuberculosis screening upon hire or providing proof of a negative screening within the last year. If you have a disability/medical reason or sincerely held religious belief that prevents you to provide information required in this policy, Homebase will initiate and engage in the interactive process to evaluate what, if any, reasonable accommodations may be available.

At Healthcare in Action, we believe that it is our business to improve the state of our world.

Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces.

We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects our community through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.

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Individuals seeking employee will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

A background check is required.

Healthcare in Action was established in 2021 as a 501 (c)3 organization and associated medical group. Utilizing mobile clinics staffed by healthcare professionals, community health workers, and social workers, our teams travel directly to unhoused individuals living in communities across the geographies we serve, providing services where they reside – including tents, cars, shelters, and temporary housing.

In meeting patients where they are and supporting their goals, HIA team members build trust – a critical component that can lead to meaningful and positive changes in health and housing. Our mission is to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through quality holistic care. It is our vision that all people experiencing homelessness have access to quality healthcare that addresses their mental, social and physical health needs.

HIA was established in 2021 as a 501 (c)3 organization and associated medical group. Utilizing mobile clinics staffed by healthcare professionals, community health workers, and social workers, our teams travel directly to unhoused individuals living in communities across California, providing services where they reside – including tents, cars, shelters and temporary housing. In meeting patients where they are and supporting their goals, HIA team members build trust – a critical component that can lead to meaningful and positive changes in health and housing. HIA has been serving Medicaid Managed Care members as a medical services provider, as well as Enhanced Care Management and Community Support Services to patients in unsheltered and sheltered environments.

Our staff provide services that reflect the needs of the homeless population, including mental healthcare, substance use disorder treatment, chronic disease care, insurance and other program enrollment and support for obtaining food and housing. The overarching goals of HIA are to improve the health of unhoused populations as well as helping them obtain sustainable housing. Our mission is to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through quality holistic care. It is our vision that all people experiencing homelessness have access to quality healthcare that addresses their mental, social and physical health needs.

Healthcare in Action is proud member organization of SCAN Group.