Clinician, Palm Motel

Role: Clinician Reports to: Program Manager Program: 1300-Integrated Care Department: Mental Health Location: Palm Motel - 2020 14th St. Santa Monica, CA 90405 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 As part of an interdisciplinary team, the Clinician will conduct psychotherapy with adult members that have severe and persistent mental illness in the agency's interim housing facilities, Access Center, and field. The Clinician's primary responsibilities are to engage members and to coordinate mental health and recovery services that will ensure housing stability and community integrations. This position is responsible for maintaining the highest quality provision of direct individual and group therapeutic 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, and document services using Department of Mental Health (DMH) and Medi-Cal guidelines. 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 treatment plan, review and update it upon completion of goals. Assist management and other clinicians with program evaluation for future program improvements and growth. Assist members with becoming involved in daily activities, socialization, health maintenance, sense of community, and progress in recovery reflecting of The People Concern's model which emphasizes customer choice, harm reduction, and psychosocial rehabilitation. Work cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the Clinical Services team, including participation in weekly staff meetings, group clinical supervision and trainings. Provide crisis intervention services. Job Description Qualifications Applicable Masters level degree (MSW, MFT, or PCC preferred). Outstanding clinical and strong team-building skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and database applications. Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills. Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and with minimal supervision. Job Description Preferred Qualifications MSW, MFT, or PCC registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences; registration in good standing. Valid CA Driver's license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record. Able to transport members in your vehicle. Experience working with those living with mental illness and/or substance addictions. Experience completing DMH documentation. Bilingual Spanish preferred. Job Description Work Environment Office environment with occasional field activities with participants and staff. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 pounds. May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor. May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day.

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Act 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 feedbackCreate 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. 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 Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More The People Concern University & Certificates #J-18808-Ljbffr The People Concern