SSG Project 180 · 3 hours ago
Clinical Navigator
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$36.93/hr - $40.62/hrSSG Project 180 is an organization that provides innovative services to keep individuals out of institutions and in their communities. The Clinical Navigator role involves screening defendants for program suitability, formulating treatment plans, and linking clients to appropriate services within the criminal justice system.
Mental Health Care
Responsibilities
Assess potential RDP participants and make diversion recommendations to the court
Engage potential diversion participants in services. Provide brief motivational intervention and information related to services offered through the RDP program
Review collateral information (i.e. discovery provided by the client’s defense attorney, mental health treatment history) and conduct a clinical interview. Assessment to include but not be limited to mental health diagnosis, readiness for change and needed community linkages
Formulate a diagnosis, comprehensive treatment plan and recommendations to court for potential diversion
Engage and join with collaterals (family members, court) as appropriate. Provide education related to mental health recovery to better support clients. Engage in client advocacy
Conduct reassessments when requested and make recommendations regarding ongoing participation in RDP and modify treatment recommendations as needed
Service delivery is consistent with ethical standards and a harm reduction, strength based, trauma informed framework
Identify and enroll clients in appropriate treatment programs (e.g. residential substance treatment, mental health clinics, etc.), moving with particular urgency for clients in custody
Support clients to accept, participate in, and adhere to their treatment programs, using techniques such as motivational interviewing and facilitating problem solving
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of behavioral health treatment programs and community resources and how to navigate the LA County system of care. Establish and maintain relationships with community treatment providers and resources
Support new clients in understanding the court process, appropriate court conduct, and their specific responsibilities for diversion. Ensure clients are aware of and attend upcoming court dates as needed
Maintain a detailed log of client progress and status of pending linkages
Collaborate with defense attorney to understand any court-based requirements and coordinate efforts. Provide routine linkage updates
Engage and join with collaterals (family members, court) as appropriate. Provide education related to accessing mental health recovery services to better support clients. Engage in client advocacy
Service delivery is consistent with ethical standards and a harm reduction, strength based, trauma informed framework
Collaborate with RDP Supervisor/Clinician throughout the screening, treatment recommendation processes and linkages to ensure alignment
Build and maintain strong working relationships with RDP court staff, including but not limited to judges, judicial assistants and attorneys
Track court dates and submit thorough, high quality diversion reports per program guidelines
Liaise with case management team and court staff regarding treatment plan and the status of any pending linkages. Ensure Case Managers clearly understand the clients responsibilities for diversion so that they are able to effectively support clients and complete linkages as needed
Collaborate with public and private community health, mental health, and social service agencies
Maintain comprehensive case notes in the electronic health record per program guidelines
Participate in program data collection per program guidelines
Regular attendance required. Holiday or weekend work may be required
Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles
Perform other duties as needed
Maintain active license and/or registrations as applicable (i.e. BBS, CCAPP)
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in social work or mental health field from an accredited college or university, and valid license or registration with licensing body (i.e. the BBS)
Experience working with culturally diverse populations
Valid CA driver's license, proof of insurance and own vehicle required. Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed
Must not be on any type of legal supervision (probation or parole)
Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check
Basic computer skills
Preferred
Lived experience with homelessness, mental health/substance use recovery or the criminal legal system
Experience working with the forensic and/or dual-diagnosed populations
Experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a mental health or hospital setting
Knowledge of and experience with providing trauma-informed services
Company
SSG Project 180
Project 180 is turning lives around through comprehensive diversion and re-entry programs for Angelenos involved in the criminal justice system.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase