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The People Concern

Clinical Case Manager

The People Concern, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Clinical Case Manager, Permanent Supportive Housing- Downtown

Reports to:

Program Manager

Location:

Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Status:

Full time, Non-Exempt

Basic Benefits:

Medical, Dental Vision, Retirement Planning (403b)

SUMMARY As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) Clinical Case Manager will travel to multiple locations in the greater Los Angeles area to meet and work with clients to attain and sustain permanent housing in partnership with the County Department of Health Services (DHS). The ICMS Clinical Case Manager will work with clients to provide intensive field-based case management and clinical services while employing a trauma-informed care and harm reduction approach to a diverse group of clients with complex trauma facing medical, mental health and substance use barriers. Client remain in the program for as long as they require subsidized housing. For many individuals this may mean their entire lifetime.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with a diverse and marginalized client caseload of 20 clients experiencing many barriers including homelessness, complex trauma, medical, mental health and substance use. Assess mental health service needs of clients and provide therapeutic services or link to appropriate entity

Provide crisis intervention and safety assessments to clients on caseload

Link clients with appropriate medical, mental health, substance abuse, and vocational resources

Assist clients in obtaining all benefits to which they are entitled

Opportunities to create and facilitate support groups focusing on housing stability, community integration and improvement of mental health

Ensure services to clients are reflective of the "Whatever It Takes" model, which emphasizes customer choice, harm reduction, trauma-informed care and psycho-social rehabilitation

Ensure that each client on caseload has an up-to-date and comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, and that this assessment is used in collaboration with the client to create individualized goal plans designed to improve quality of life and improved health outcomes

Collaborate with each client to develop creative goal plans aimed at improving overall well-being and housing stability; review and update quarterly and upon completion of goals

Develop and maintain a complete, accurate, and current client file with all required documents and data in agency records and electronic databases

Document all client contacts in PIP format (Purpose, Intervention, Plan) and in accordance with Housing Department productivity expectations

Maintain confidentiality of client files per HIPAA and all applicable guidelines

Transport clients in your vehicle to various agencies and healthcare providers in the greater Los Angeles area to increase community support services and community reintegration

Assist in the screening, assessment, and enrollment of clients, including orientation to program policies, resources and goals

Maintain a current, thorough knowledge of community resources and utilize them to provide comprehensive, wrap-around services to clients

Work cooperatively and cohesively with other clients of the staff team, including participation in weekly staff meetings and staff trainings

Participate in weekly individual and group clinical supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

MSW, MFT or LPC who is BBS eligible (supervision hours are available for this position)

Registered with the board of behavioral sciences or ability to do so within the first 2 months of employment

Demonstrated knowledge of clinical case management

At least one year experience working with clients experiencing homelessness and with mental illness, chronic health issues, and substance use disorders.

Knowledge of community resources

Able to work in a high-tolerance, harm reduction model with individuals who have multiple barriers

Strong clinical, team-building, charting, and non-violent crisis intervention skills

Computer literate; able to effectively use computerized database for client file management, with basic skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel programs

Detail oriented with strong time management, organizational, written, verbal, critical thinking and interpersonal skills

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

Able to transport clients in your vehicle

Minimum 30 WPM typing speed preferred

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

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 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

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Planning (403b)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)

Modern 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

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.??

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