Homes for Life Foundation (HFLF), a nonprofit housing corporation, is seeking a mental health professional (LCSW/ LMFT) for the position of Program Manager at the HFLF Cedar Street Homes Program (an adult residential, state-licensed, service enriched facility and transitional housing program located on the grounds of Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk).

Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, requiring flexible hours, to include evenings and weekends, if needed for crisis response.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate must have a Master's Degree with at least 4 years experience working with chronically mentally ill persons in various settings and providing supervision. Experience required in delivery of mental health and case management services, and working in collaboration with adjunctive agencies in providing such services for residents. Knowledge of community resources, familiarity with vocational rehabilitation, independent living skills training, local housing resources, Community Care Licensing, DMH, SSA, DPSS, Medi-Cal and Medicare guidelines as pertinent to residents of the program.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

* Provide training to line staff, including training staff on DMH paperwork, CERTS charting, group work and using psycho-social rehabilitation interventions

* Conduct rounds with Clinical Head of Services and with case managers to provide information regarding client updates, pending graduation, incidents, and interventions

* Supervise case managers to ensure they are meeting deadlines, quotas, where both quality and quantity of work is emphasized, Provide clinical support to case managers through guidance, leadership and training

* Participate in and / or lead peer audits and chart reviews;

* Conduct field based/on line clinical interviews of potential clients from IMDs / hospital referrals

* Present information regarding facility at monthly discharge meetings at IMDs

* Facilitate two or more psycho-social rehabilitation groups per week

* Participate in DMH and other community meetings as may be needed, including QIC and IMD and share information gleaned with staff

* Provide supplemental supervision and training to Intake/Discharge Coordinator;

* Delegate or interface with staff of Full Service Partnerships (FSP) and other agencies to coordinate treatment and plan for clients’ discharge; Monitor FSP weekly log report of case managers

* Participate in Managers Meetings / All Staff Meetings / Clinical Team Meetings, and provide minutes as necessary;

* Conduct assessments with incoming clients, diagnose clients using interview and DSM V and ICD-10;

* Prepare and monitor annual Appraisal Needs & Services Plans and updates, as necessary for Community Care Licensing;

* Provide crisis intervention to assist in medical / psychiatric emergencies;

* Understand Cedar Street’s protocol in emergency situations;

* Participate in planning and implementing groups, parties and other resident and/or staff activities.

*Other duties as assigned by Upper Management

Fingerprints must be cleared, Live Scan. Must provide own car, show proof of adequate automobile insurance, UI motorist coverage and evidence and maintenance of a safe driving record.

Salary will be based on education, experience and program funding. All employees must be able to provide and maintain Live Scan/TB clearances and First Aid certification; other requirements may apply. Homes for Life Foundation is a non-profit housing corporation.

Homes for Life is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, and per the Fair Chance Ordinance will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the ordinance.

To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your ideal salary expectation?
• Can you provide proof that you have a LMFT or LCSW? (requirement)

Experience:

• clinical supervision: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person