Mental Health America of Los Angeles
ASW AMFT APCC Case Manager and Mental Health Therapist Clinician
Mental Health America of Los Angeles, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
ASW AMFT APCC Case Manager and Mental Health Therapist Clinician
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ASW AMFT APCC Case Manager and Mental Health Therapist Clinician
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Mental Health America of Los Angeles
Description Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has been a pioneer in mental health service, advocacy, innovation, and training for nearly a century, working to ensure that people with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities. MHALA is among the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit mental health agencies in Los Angeles County. The agency supports over 19,000 low‑income and no‑income individuals annually with integrated services. MHALA achieves impact in the areas of mental and physical healthcare, homelessness and housing, supported employment, and wellness and financial services, with special programs for Veterans and transition‑age youth. MHALA also provides training programs for individuals joining the behavioral health workforce and for the larger community around mental health issues. MHALA works to ensure that its employees are just as cared for as its members. Communication, collaboration, transparency and a healthy work/life balance are core components of the agency culture. Employees are encouraged to engage in self‑care and can enjoy a 35‑hour workweek. MHALA fosters diversity at all levels of the organization. The agency promotes a team‑oriented culture that offers opportunities for growth. We are proud to offer a competitive salary and full benefits package, including an employee assistance program, and generous paid time off.
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule
Clinical supervision hours
MHALA covering cost of important trainings and seminars, such as the 3‑day DMH sponsored Dialectical Behavior Therapy training
Paid time off to attend those trainings, and also the days leading up to LCSW/LMFT/LPCC licensure exam
Performance Pay bonus program with the potential to earn an additional $1,600 per month
Personal Service Coordinator/ASW MFT APCC 35 hours per week / $34.00 - $34.50 per hour (The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.)
Summary:
Under the general supervision of the program manager assist individuals in finding and accessing requested services through the application of intensive case management services. Provide license‑dependent mental and/or physical health services to members as needed. Perform assessments and approves other documentation as required by funding sources based on the psychosocial rehabilitation model of treatment and services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide coaching, counseling, mentoring, instruction, training, feedback and positive reinforcement for members in areas such as grooming and hygiene, coping skills, public transportation and other independent living skills under principles of psychosocial rehabilitation model for treatment and services
Perform intakes, initial assessments, and other assessments as Department of Mental Health (DMH) contract requires
Provide outreach and engagement services for FSP referrals as well as Mini Mental Status Exams to assess for eligibility
Develop a Recovery Plan and/or Personal Service Plan with each member that identifies his/her personal needs and goals
Assist individuals in locating and obtaining requested services, including housing, food, health care, substance abuse treatment, benefits and entitlements, etc.
Knowledgeable of the harm reduction philosophy and effective in the practice motivational interviewing
Mediate and advocate on behalf of individuals to obtain these servicesInteract with members in the community, such as at their residence, hospitals, at appointments, etc., in order to engage them in services and to help them live successfully in the community
Provide individual and group therapy
Participate in staff and community meetings and in the day‑to‑day operations of the program as needed
Assist and support program documentation standards of staff in accordance with MHALA, LACDMH County Contracted Provider standards and funding source requirements, and documents in Electronic Health record (EHR), including 24 hour turnaround documentation. Maintain a billing average of five hours per day into the CareLogic System
Independently or in collaboration with Quality Assurance (QA) staff complete and maintain all records and documentation needed for program compliance and accountability in accordance with MHA standards and funding source requirements
Provide clinical guidance for multi-disciplinary team and supervision of interns
Position Requirements
Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) or Masters in Counseling (MA/MS) AND registration with California Board of Behavioral Sciences as ASW/AMFT/APCC required
Clinical experience in mental health, disabled, and/or underserved populations preferred
Willingness to become LPS designated to write 5150 holds for members when needed
Participate in program designed to attain supervised hours and be willing to pursue Licensed Clinical Social Worker status
Driving with current class C driver’s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be insured by MHALA liability insurance are conditions of employment
Must be able to maintain an empathetic view for the dilemma of individuals in severe need and be able to juggle creatively and successfully around a variety of barriers that keep individuals from successful personal and community living
Knowledge of community resources, housing, social security and general relief systems and ability to navigate within these systems
Must function well in a team-oriented approach to member services and fast‑paced environment
Knowledgeable in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Valid CPR certificate preferred
Flexible work schedule to include some evenings or weekends, and participation in after‑hours on‑call rotation
TB clearance and re‑testing every year are conditions of continued employment
COVID‑19 vaccinations or booster shots are not currently required, however this may become a requirement in the future. Failure to abide by any agency policy, including those relating to a vaccine or booster shot may result in termination of employment
Employment verification directly from three (3) past employers within the most recent 7‑year period
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ASW AMFT APCC Case Manager and Mental Health Therapist Clinician
role at
Mental Health America of Los Angeles
Description Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has been a pioneer in mental health service, advocacy, innovation, and training for nearly a century, working to ensure that people with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities. MHALA is among the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit mental health agencies in Los Angeles County. The agency supports over 19,000 low‑income and no‑income individuals annually with integrated services. MHALA achieves impact in the areas of mental and physical healthcare, homelessness and housing, supported employment, and wellness and financial services, with special programs for Veterans and transition‑age youth. MHALA also provides training programs for individuals joining the behavioral health workforce and for the larger community around mental health issues. MHALA works to ensure that its employees are just as cared for as its members. Communication, collaboration, transparency and a healthy work/life balance are core components of the agency culture. Employees are encouraged to engage in self‑care and can enjoy a 35‑hour workweek. MHALA fosters diversity at all levels of the organization. The agency promotes a team‑oriented culture that offers opportunities for growth. We are proud to offer a competitive salary and full benefits package, including an employee assistance program, and generous paid time off.
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule
Clinical supervision hours
MHALA covering cost of important trainings and seminars, such as the 3‑day DMH sponsored Dialectical Behavior Therapy training
Paid time off to attend those trainings, and also the days leading up to LCSW/LMFT/LPCC licensure exam
Performance Pay bonus program with the potential to earn an additional $1,600 per month
Personal Service Coordinator/ASW MFT APCC 35 hours per week / $34.00 - $34.50 per hour (The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.)
Summary:
Under the general supervision of the program manager assist individuals in finding and accessing requested services through the application of intensive case management services. Provide license‑dependent mental and/or physical health services to members as needed. Perform assessments and approves other documentation as required by funding sources based on the psychosocial rehabilitation model of treatment and services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide coaching, counseling, mentoring, instruction, training, feedback and positive reinforcement for members in areas such as grooming and hygiene, coping skills, public transportation and other independent living skills under principles of psychosocial rehabilitation model for treatment and services
Perform intakes, initial assessments, and other assessments as Department of Mental Health (DMH) contract requires
Provide outreach and engagement services for FSP referrals as well as Mini Mental Status Exams to assess for eligibility
Develop a Recovery Plan and/or Personal Service Plan with each member that identifies his/her personal needs and goals
Assist individuals in locating and obtaining requested services, including housing, food, health care, substance abuse treatment, benefits and entitlements, etc.
Knowledgeable of the harm reduction philosophy and effective in the practice motivational interviewing
Mediate and advocate on behalf of individuals to obtain these servicesInteract with members in the community, such as at their residence, hospitals, at appointments, etc., in order to engage them in services and to help them live successfully in the community
Provide individual and group therapy
Participate in staff and community meetings and in the day‑to‑day operations of the program as needed
Assist and support program documentation standards of staff in accordance with MHALA, LACDMH County Contracted Provider standards and funding source requirements, and documents in Electronic Health record (EHR), including 24 hour turnaround documentation. Maintain a billing average of five hours per day into the CareLogic System
Independently or in collaboration with Quality Assurance (QA) staff complete and maintain all records and documentation needed for program compliance and accountability in accordance with MHA standards and funding source requirements
Provide clinical guidance for multi-disciplinary team and supervision of interns
Position Requirements
Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) or Masters in Counseling (MA/MS) AND registration with California Board of Behavioral Sciences as ASW/AMFT/APCC required
Clinical experience in mental health, disabled, and/or underserved populations preferred
Willingness to become LPS designated to write 5150 holds for members when needed
Participate in program designed to attain supervised hours and be willing to pursue Licensed Clinical Social Worker status
Driving with current class C driver’s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be insured by MHALA liability insurance are conditions of employment
Must be able to maintain an empathetic view for the dilemma of individuals in severe need and be able to juggle creatively and successfully around a variety of barriers that keep individuals from successful personal and community living
Knowledge of community resources, housing, social security and general relief systems and ability to navigate within these systems
Must function well in a team-oriented approach to member services and fast‑paced environment
Knowledgeable in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Valid CPR certificate preferred
Flexible work schedule to include some evenings or weekends, and participation in after‑hours on‑call rotation
TB clearance and re‑testing every year are conditions of continued employment
COVID‑19 vaccinations or booster shots are not currently required, however this may become a requirement in the future. Failure to abide by any agency policy, including those relating to a vaccine or booster shot may result in termination of employment
Employment verification directly from three (3) past employers within the most recent 7‑year period
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