HSSP Clinician - Kensinton Campus

Role: HSSP Clinician Reports to: Senior Program Manager Program: 1307-HSS MHSA Department: Lancaster Location: Kensington Campus - 45244 32nd St West, Lancaster, CA 93536 Setting: 100% Onsite Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-Management Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc. 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 Openings: 1 Summary The Housing Supportive Services Program (HSSP) is a specialized program that provides comprehensive and intensive field-based community mental health services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) who are formerly homeless and have a Severe Mental Illness (SMI) or Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Clinician will conduct psychotherapy with adult members that have severe and persistent mental illness in the office, in member's homes, or the 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 integration. This position is responsible for maintaining the highest quality provision of direct individual and group therapeutic services 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, family and group psychotherapy. 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 reflective of The People Concern's model which emphasizes customer choice, harm reduction, and psycho‑social rehabilitation. Work cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the HSSP team, including participation in weekly staff meetings, group clinical supervision, and trainings. Develop and maintain a complete, accurate, and current member file with all funder-required documents. Assist in crisis interventions which may include after hours. Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field of study from an accredited university. Valid registration or licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Current, valid California Driver's with an acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle. Able to transport members in your personal vehicle. Outstanding clinical and strong team‑building skills. Detail‑oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, and computer skills. Work Environment Combination of field and office environment. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs. On occasion walk or drive to different local sites. Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments. Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor. May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr