Fountain House
Mental Health Social Practitioner
Fountain House, West Hollywood, California, United States, 90069
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Mental Health Social Practitioner
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At Fountain House, we believe in the power of community to transform the lives of individuals with serious mental illness. Every day, thousands of members choose to come to Fountain House to contribute their talents, learn new skills, access opportunities, and form friendships. Members and staff operate successful employment, education, wellness programs and work as partners to perform all the functions that keep our community going. The Fountain House model has been replicated in more than 300 locations in 30 countries and 32 states and currently serves more than 100,000 people with mental illness worldwide. As originators of this approach, we provide leadership by constantly advancing the practice and by leading the conversation around mental health recovery. We are committed to reducing social isolation, advocating for mental health policy change, and driving solutions that empower our members.
$30.58 per hour – Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Please include a cover letter.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Member Support & Advocacy
Perform member engagement, social design, relationship development, continuous assessment and therapeutic intervention and management of transitional environments with the Fountain House membership.
Support and develop a therapeutic community based on Social Practice and the International Standards for Clubhouse Programs.
Utilize the community to design positive interventions to deal with common barriers such as social isolation, poor self-esteem, anxiety, symptom management, and poverty.
Create access to environments outside of Fountain House not traditionally therapeutically oriented, to build general skills, a sense of confidence, and to support members’ self‑efficacy. This includes the provision of on‑site support in employment, education, and housing environments outside of Fountain House.
Develop relationships with Fountain House members and the community that can be leveraged to provide support for positive change and risk‑taking, combat social isolation and increase meaningful connections, and introduce members to new opportunities.
Engineer various environments and social interactions to create therapeutic results and develop an accessible positive community.
Observe and assess experiences with members in a variety of naturalistic environments in order to create specific interventions for individuals’ rehabilitation.
Provide daily advocacy and engagement with Clubhouse members to help gain self‑worth, purpose of confidence, while offering guidance for appropriate problem‑solving techniques.
Provide counsel for members, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Training Support & Entitlements
Provide training support (vocational training) for transitional employment opportunities and maintain strong relationships with employers for job opportunity developments.
Support and fill in for members in their Transitional Employment (TE) opportunities, if/when needed.
Assist members with entitlements and benefits; food stamps, SSI/SSDI, Medicaid/Medicare and ticket to Work/ACE/Access VR, Supplemental Need Trusts, & ADA accommodations.
Facilitate supported housing applications (2010E), Single Point of Access applications and work to find appropriate housing; assist members with physical moves into housing units.
Advocate for members’ well‑being, safety, and livelihood with supports around clinical, legal, housing, appointments, medications, and independent living opportunities.
Complete all documentation including but not limited to progress notes and reach‑out documentation on time.
Maintain compliance with all government agency requirements, company policies, and safety protocols.
Acquire proficiency in skills and tasks of the unit you are assigned, including safety protocols, health guidelines, inventory lists, how‑to guides, etc.
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1‑3+ years’ experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and/or hands‑on experience working in a community setting preferred.
1‑2 years of coaching and counseling experience preferred.
1‑2 years of vocational rehabilitation, training or employment specialist experience preferred.
Ability to effectively manage and handle member concerns and behaviors.
Proven experience with mental health crisis management by supporting and counseling members under emotional distress.
Required Education, Certification, and Credentials
Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience required.
Graduate degree or equivalent preferred.
Driver’s License and the ability to drive a van preferred.
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Mental Health Social Practitioner
role at
Fountain House
At Fountain House, we believe in the power of community to transform the lives of individuals with serious mental illness. Every day, thousands of members choose to come to Fountain House to contribute their talents, learn new skills, access opportunities, and form friendships. Members and staff operate successful employment, education, wellness programs and work as partners to perform all the functions that keep our community going. The Fountain House model has been replicated in more than 300 locations in 30 countries and 32 states and currently serves more than 100,000 people with mental illness worldwide. As originators of this approach, we provide leadership by constantly advancing the practice and by leading the conversation around mental health recovery. We are committed to reducing social isolation, advocating for mental health policy change, and driving solutions that empower our members.
$30.58 per hour – Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Please include a cover letter.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Member Support & Advocacy
Perform member engagement, social design, relationship development, continuous assessment and therapeutic intervention and management of transitional environments with the Fountain House membership.
Support and develop a therapeutic community based on Social Practice and the International Standards for Clubhouse Programs.
Utilize the community to design positive interventions to deal with common barriers such as social isolation, poor self-esteem, anxiety, symptom management, and poverty.
Create access to environments outside of Fountain House not traditionally therapeutically oriented, to build general skills, a sense of confidence, and to support members’ self‑efficacy. This includes the provision of on‑site support in employment, education, and housing environments outside of Fountain House.
Develop relationships with Fountain House members and the community that can be leveraged to provide support for positive change and risk‑taking, combat social isolation and increase meaningful connections, and introduce members to new opportunities.
Engineer various environments and social interactions to create therapeutic results and develop an accessible positive community.
Observe and assess experiences with members in a variety of naturalistic environments in order to create specific interventions for individuals’ rehabilitation.
Provide daily advocacy and engagement with Clubhouse members to help gain self‑worth, purpose of confidence, while offering guidance for appropriate problem‑solving techniques.
Provide counsel for members, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Training Support & Entitlements
Provide training support (vocational training) for transitional employment opportunities and maintain strong relationships with employers for job opportunity developments.
Support and fill in for members in their Transitional Employment (TE) opportunities, if/when needed.
Assist members with entitlements and benefits; food stamps, SSI/SSDI, Medicaid/Medicare and ticket to Work/ACE/Access VR, Supplemental Need Trusts, & ADA accommodations.
Facilitate supported housing applications (2010E), Single Point of Access applications and work to find appropriate housing; assist members with physical moves into housing units.
Advocate for members’ well‑being, safety, and livelihood with supports around clinical, legal, housing, appointments, medications, and independent living opportunities.
Complete all documentation including but not limited to progress notes and reach‑out documentation on time.
Maintain compliance with all government agency requirements, company policies, and safety protocols.
Acquire proficiency in skills and tasks of the unit you are assigned, including safety protocols, health guidelines, inventory lists, how‑to guides, etc.
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1‑3+ years’ experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and/or hands‑on experience working in a community setting preferred.
1‑2 years of coaching and counseling experience preferred.
1‑2 years of vocational rehabilitation, training or employment specialist experience preferred.
Ability to effectively manage and handle member concerns and behaviors.
Proven experience with mental health crisis management by supporting and counseling members under emotional distress.
Required Education, Certification, and Credentials
Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience required.
Graduate degree or equivalent preferred.
Driver’s License and the ability to drive a van preferred.
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