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The People Concern

Clinical Case Manager, C3 Santa Monica

The People Concern, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403

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Overview

Role:

Clinical Case Manager, C3 Santa Monica Reports to:

Program Manager Program:

1504- Westside C3 Department:

Outreach Location:

CSM Fire House - 1444 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 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. Openings:

1 Job Description Summary:

The People Concern's Santa Monica C3 Team is seeking a master’s level clinical case manager to join our multidisciplinary street outreach team. This team supports a City of Santa Monica strategy to combat homelessness. The goal is to identify, engage, and connect or reconnect homeless individuals to interim and/or permanent housing and supportive services. The team develops individualized service plans with clients and assists with public benefits enrollment, housing applications, and access to medical and behavioral health treatment. Responsibilities

Provide field-based services, meeting currently homeless clients where they are to eliminate barriers to services. Assess mental health service needs of clients. Engage clients in developing mutually agreed-upon goals documented in each client’s confidential service plan. Provide risk assessment and clinical evaluations for clients who are potentially gravely disabled and in need of hospitalization and referral to higher levels of care. Provide crisis assessment and intervention. Link clients with appropriate medical, mental health, substance abuse, and vocational resources. Assist clients in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled, including applying for and advocating for SSI benefits. Provide opportunities for clients to build a supportive peer community. Build relationships with County mental health and other resources to increase collaboration and responsiveness to clients with severe mental illness and addiction. 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). Collaborate and communicate effectively with police officers and local hospital staff to reduce police contact and ED visits by targeted population. Work effectively on an interdisciplinary team and collaborate with Program Manager to ensure high level of clinical oversight. Adhere to an emphasis on customer choice, harm reduction, and psycho-social rehabilitation. Develop and maintain a complete, accurate, and current member file with all funder-required documents. Ensure member paperwork and data collection are complete and up to date in the case management database. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Master's degree in a mental health field (MSW, MFT, PhD, PsyD). Ability to register with California Board of Behavioral Sciences within the first 6 months of employment. Able to work in a high tolerance Harm Reduction model with clients experiencing multiple barriers. Able to maintain effective working relationships with Santa Monica community partners (including police, firefighters, city staff, etc.) and build professional rapport. Valid CA Driver's license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record. Preferred Qualifications

Spanish speaking preferred. Experience working with homeless individuals living with mental illness and/or substance addictions, preferred. Work Environment

Field (may need to travel) and indoor office environment. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift up to 35lbs. Regularly 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. Outreach work may involve lifting, such as carrying supplies, moving materials, or handling tools. Weights can range from light to moderate depending on tasks. Expected Behaviors

Act as a role model Demonstrate a sense of responsibility Continuously learn and improve Acknowledge your own areas of improvement Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback Create an environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, and respected Collaborate 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. About The People Concern

The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of OPCC and Lamp Community. We provide an integrated system of care including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing. Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance 403b Retirement Planning & Matching Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Days Paid Sick Days Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) TELUS Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Basic Life / AD&D Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Pet Insurance Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More The People Concern University & Certificates Corporate Discounts

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