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The People Concern · 1 month ago

Mental Health Team Lead, E6

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The People Concern is one of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals. The Mental Health Team Lead is responsible for leading an interdisciplinary team to engage and provide services to homeless individuals, focusing on connecting them with housing and supportive services in the Metro Los Angeles area.

Customer ServiceNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Lead an interdisciplinary team to engage and provide services to homeless individuals

Interface with partners, including community health providers, the business community, and social service/housing providers to reduce the number of homeless people living on the streets

Work in collaboration with other team members to remove barriers to permanent housing; e.g., acquisition of identification, legal aid, benefits assistance, life skills acquisition

Serve as the team’s mental health consultant and mental health care provider

Facilitate daily team meetings

Work collaboratively as a team to identify appropriate services taking into account each individual’s physical and cognitive needs

Work collaboratively with public, private, and nonprofit sector groups to provide services; e.g., mobile info stations, public kiosks, hygiene centers, a welcome center, sobering center, etc

Appropriately chart client contacts and documentation in compliance with agency and Dept. of Health Services standards

Qualification

Ph.D.Psy.D.Master of Social WorkRegistered with Board of Behavioral SciencesClinical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCPR/1st Aid certificationTime managementOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Ph.D., Psy.D., Master of Social Work (MSW), or Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT); Free Individual and Group Clinical Supervision available for all registered associates working toward licensure

A clinician who is registered and in good standing with Board of Behavioral Sciences

Strong clinical skills and experience

Highly detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and database applications

Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies

Passion for working with the population served

Ability to work as part of an multidisciplinary team

Able to obtain and maintain CPR/1st Aid certification

Valid driving license is required since transportation of clients is common in a personal vehicle