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The People Concern

Clinician, FSP Santa Monica

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

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Job Title:

Clinician

Dept:

Mental Health Services

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Full Service Partnership is a specialized mental health program that provides wraparound and individualized field‑based services to individuals with complex needs, including serious mental illness, chronic health issues, substance use disorders and homelessness.

As part of a multi‑disciplinary team, the Clinician will conduct psychotherapy and provide clinical interventions and clinical case management to help FSP clients achieve their goals and maintain health and wellness in the community. The Clinician is responsible to engage members and coordinate mental health and recovery services that will support housing stability and community integration. The Clinician is responsible for maintaining the highest quality provision of direct individual and case management services, while fostering collaboration among the team and across departments and programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide, coordinate, and implement mental health and recovery support services with individual members, including crisis interventions and risk assessment

Develop effective, trusting relationships with clients experiencing mental illness and other co‑occurring issues such as substance use disorders, physical illness, homelessness and forensic involvement

Collaborate with each member to develop their individual service plan; review and update it upon completion of goals

Provide linkage to housing through therapeutic and case management services such as obtaining/maintaining benefits and supporting with all steps in the housing process

Collaborate and coordinate care with internal and external providers in support of clients' treatment goals including but not limited to referring parties, housing, interim housing, medical and other providers

Perform initial comprehensive intake assessment and develop a plan of intervention that addresses barriers and challenges, and supports members in obtaining/maintaining permanent housing, and improving physical and mental health

Encourage and promote an environment that is reflective of The People Concern's model which emphasizes harm‑reduction, trauma‑informed care and housing‑first principles

Work collaboratively with other members of the FSP team, including active participation in team meetings, supervisions (administrative, clinical & group), and trainings

Complete all documentation and assessments, and maintain productivity expectations for billable time, according to standards and as they are required by our funder (the Department of Mental Health)

Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Clinical Counselling, Psychology, or a related field and valid registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and computer skills

Knowledge of trauma informed care, housing first and harm reduction methodologies

Current, valid CA Driver's license, reliable personal vehicle with auto insurance, and willingness to transport clients in personal vehicle

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Preferred Qualifications

BBS Licensure

Work Environment

Combination of field and office environment

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

On occasion 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

Expected Behaviors of All Staff

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 two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community.

With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully 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 – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.

The People Concern's model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi‑faced obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)

TELUS Health

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (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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