Clinician - Annenberg Access Center

Role: Clinician Reports to: Program Manager Program: 1301-DT Wellness Department: Mental Health Location: Annenberg Access Center - 503 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401 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 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. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide, coordinate, and implement mental health and recovery support services with individual members. Conduct individual 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 service plan; review and update it upon completion of goals. Assist management and other Clinicians with program evaluation and modification 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 Kensington Campus, including participation in weekly staff meetings, group clinical supervision and trainings. Provide crisis intervention services. Assist in crisis interventions as needed, including participating in on call rotation calendar for overnight and weekend After Hours Emergency Line. Qualifications: MSW, MFT, or PCC registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences; registration in good standing. 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. Preferred Qualifications: 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 Work Environment: Combination of field and office environment. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35lbs. On occasion walk or drive members to local sites. Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments. May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor. May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day. Expected Behaviors of All Staff 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 feedback Create 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 basedon 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. About the People Concern The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence. With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care - including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing - tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn. The People Concern's model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities. 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