St. Joseph Center · 4 months ago
Mental Health Therapist (HSSP)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSt. Joseph Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness and poverty in Los Angeles. The Mental Health Therapist will ensure quality care delivery and provide therapy and case management services to adults with severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
CharityCommunitiesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Utilize a harm reduction and trauma informed lens when working with clients
Provide therapeutic services around increasing stabilization, independence and engagement in the community
Provide a wrap-around approach and collaborate with the Intensive Case Management Services team (ICMS), Property Management, Resident Services and all other agencies that are currently providing support to the clients
Meet with clients at their project-based housing to provide mental health support
Provide case management if needed. Link clients to medication management and other resources necessary both internally and externally
Identify clients at risk of losing housing and take appropriate measures to minimize risk by providing stabilizing services
To assess clients and complete intake paperwork, assessments, diagnosis, reassessments and any other necessary documentation
Complete and submit client documentation daily/weekly and meet weekly productivity expectations
Keep highly organized files for each client and enter appropriate data within agency and funder compliance
Provide skill building, rehabilitation and therapeutic services to individuals and groups
Utilize a harm reduction model when working with clients with chemical dependency or abuse issues
Utilize evidence-based practices and best practice models to meet each client’s individual needs
Participate in collaborative meetings with ICMS, property management, resident services and any other agencies that are involved with client treatment and/or housing etc
Participate in individual clinical supervision, group clinical supervision, and administrative supervision
Participate in the 24-hour on-call system monthly
Qualification
Required
Must be highly motivated and a self-starter
The ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including clients, community, and other staff
Must have excellent organizational skills and the capability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong knowledge of homeless services and resources
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with evidence-based practices and best practices including: Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The ability to conduct home and field visits
The position requires an ability to work flexible hours including some early mornings and evenings
Demonstrate experience with completing mental health assessments and client treatment plans using diagnostic criteria from the DSM-5/ICD-11
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, or a related field
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to use widely supported internet browsers
Required: current CA BBS registration (ASW, AMFT, APCC) and/or LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC
Valid California Class C Driver License
Valid automobile liability insurance
Travel to meet with clients
Travel to meetings at multiple St. Joseph Center sites and at community partner locations
Preferred
Experience providing services to highly vulnerable populations preferred
A bilingual background is a plus
Company
St. Joseph Center
St. Joseph Center empowers homeless and low-income people in LA to achieve self-sufficiency through outreach and engagement.
Founded in 1976
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Daniel Braun
Chief Financial Officer
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