Clinician, Downtown LA (Wellness Center)

Clinician, Downtown LA (Wellness Center)

Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA * Los Angeles, CA, USA
Req #97

Monday, August 21, 2023

Clinician, Wellness Center

SUMMARY

As part of an interdisciplinary team, the Clinician will conduct psychotherapy with adult members that have severe and persistent mental illness at the Wellness Center site and in the field. The Clinician's primary responsibilities are to engage members and to coordinate mental 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, family, 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 treatment plan, review and update it upon completion of goals.

Assist management and other Clinicians with program evaluation 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 Wellness Center team, including participation in weekly staff meetings, group clinical supervision and trainings.

Provide crisis intervention services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology from an accredited university

Must be registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or have the ability to do so within the first 90 days of employment

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.

Valid CA Driver's license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record

Able to transport members in your vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with those living with mental illness and/or substance addictions

Experience completing DMH documentation

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Work Environment

Combination of either field and/or office environment depending on position

On occasion walk or drive to different agency sites

May/Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments depending on position

May/Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor depending on position

May need to bend, stoop, twist and sit throughout the day

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities Common To All Agency Employees

Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times

Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues

Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines

Maintain a professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency

Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others

Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration

Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication

Work with minimum supervision

Perform other duties as assigned

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..

Other details

Pay Type
Hourly

Min Hiring Rate
$27.89

Max Hiring Rate
$27.89

Travel Required
Yes

Required Education
Master's Degree

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