About Job

SUMMARY: This is a part-time position in which LCSW or ACSW will be an integral part of an 18-client Interim Housing Program, focusing on enhancing client well-being and housing stability. This role requires serving as a primary liaison to mental health clinicians, actively supporting clients in their journey to secure permanent housing through HMIS, and equipping housing staff with crisis management and de-escalation techniques. This position reports directly to the Program Director and Program Manager

Enhanced Clinical Services Program

For DMH IHP contracted program.

Job Title-On Site Mental Health Clinical Therapist (unlicensed/Licensed)

Mental Health Clinical Services shall be provided by a licensed or license eligible MentalHealth Clinician, (LCSW/MSW, LMFT/MFT, LPCC, PsyD, or PhD). The on-site Mental Health Clinician is not intended to provide individual or group therapy or to

serve as a client’s mental health provider.

On-site Mental Health Clinical Services include but are not limited to:

· Crisis intervention/de-escalation and assisting clients to develop crisis response skills.

· Serving as liaison and collaboration with clients’ mental health providers and DMH IHP staff to identify and address client issues and coordinate services.

· Facilitating conflict mediation.

· In collaboration with the client’s mental health provider to avoid duplication of services:

o Provide solution and trauma focused interventions to assist clients to manage symptoms, understand problematic behaviors and develop and use more adaptive behaviors.

o Providing individual and group SUD counseling including the use of evidence-based practices.

o Provide psychoeducational, skill development, or counseling groups for clients.

· Providing training and case consultations to staff that include site support staff, managers, kitchen, housekeeping and custodial staff and security on understanding mental health conditions, and de-escalation techniques.

· Assisting clients with understanding the benefits of engaging in mental health services.

· Participating in multi-disciplinary teams to create client service plans.

· Supporting clients with their acceptance of and participation in treatment recommendations.

Education and Experience:

· *HMIS experience preferred

· A master’s degree from a regionally accredited school in Psychology, or Counseling.

· Must be a registered associate with CA state Board of Behavioral Science as A-MFT, or A-CSW.

· A minimum of 1 year of direct service with teens, adults, or families (this can include practicum and internship experience).

· Ability to pass a California State background check.

· Able to work with a combined team of clinical staff.

· Good verbal, written communication and professional documentation charting skills.

· Must have excellent communication, collaboration, and punctuality.