Mental Health Clinician (AMFT, ACSW)

DWC is seeking a full-time Mental Health Clinician to provide comprehensive, trauma-informed clinical services to formerly unhoused participants in a site-based housing setting, with the overarching goal of promoting housing stability. The Mental Health Clinician will engage residents in their home environment in biopsychosocial assessment & treatment planning, and will provide clinical support, individual & group counseling, crisis intervention and de-escalation, and consultation to a multi-disciplinary team. The Mental Health Clinician is a member of the Community Based Housing Department and reports directly to the Director- Domestic Violence Housing.

Essential Functions

• Provide trauma informed, culturally responsive therapeutic services to participants, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention and coordination of substance abuse and mental health treatment for residents with co-occurring disorders across two housing sites.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and engage participants in establishing goals for mental health treatment and recovery.
• Carry a caseload of 15 therapy clients and provide brief, evidence-based treatment.
• Provide effective crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation, including risk assessment, safety planning and follow-up interventions as needed.
• Provide individualized therapy services that are aligned with clients’ individual service plans to promote housing stability and address each client’s needs and goals.
• Identify and provide needed resources and referrals, including housing-related assistance, basic needs support, medical and mental health services, substance abuse treatment, vocational support, and public benefits including SSI as needed.
• Work to effectively meet clients’ needs and resolve individual barriers through follow-up, advocacy, and collaboration with DWC staff and other community service providers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with participants, staff and community providers
• Assist staff with clinical consultation, care coordination and coaching around clinical interventions and de-escalation techniques as needed
• Lead weekly care coordination groups with Community Based Housing staff
• Comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations around confidentiality and mandated reporting
• Maintain accurate and timely records per contract and DWC Documentation Policy, including required program paperwork, mental health and case management progress notes, incident reports, and documentation of services provided to each client
• Provide regular, written reports to the Director – Domestic Violence Housing and additional reports as assigned
• Participate in individual and group supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings, and required training
• Serve as an ambassador of DWC and its mission and values by participating in community meetings/collaboratives/events
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Trauma-Informed
• Flexible
• Relationship Management
• Empathetic
• Time Management
• Creative
• Excellent Communication
• Strong Problem-Solving and Crisis Intervention skills
• Cultural Humility
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday- Friday 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM.

Travel

Travel between South LA Sites required. Some travel throughout Los Angeles County is required as needed.

Work Location

Expectation to work onsite full-time as scheduled.

Required Education, Experience, And Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or family therapy required (AMFT, ACSW)
• Current BBS registration in the State of California required
• Experience working in social services; homeless services experience strongly preferred
• Experience providing trauma-informed care preferred
• Crisis intervention experience, and familiarity and comfort working with issues related to homelessness, substance abuse, mental health diagnosis, and history of trauma required
• Knowledge and training in EBPs (i.e. Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, CBT, DBT, Trauma-Informed Care) preferred
• Knowledge and experience with clinical assessment, treatment planning and diagnosis required
• Comfortability engaging clients in their homes
• Knowledge of local resources available to individuals experiencing homelessness preferred
• Excellent active listening and crisis intervention skills with ability to exercise and model good judgment
• Strong written and oral communication skills; proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, including proficiency in balancing direct service responsibilities and record-keeping
• Cultural humility; knowledge of communities that are disproportionately represented in the homeless population (communities of color, LGBTQ+ etc.)
• Ability to solve problems by being resourceful and using creativity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Oral and written fluency in English required; Spanish a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required
• Must be a CA resident and live at least 80 miles from the office and must be available for in-person meetings at the DWC offices.
• Must provide documentation of a negative TB test result within the last twelve months, on first day of hire.
  
  

Pay Range

$74,550-$75,050/yearly

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. DWC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B.

Fair Chance Act Statement

Downtown Women’s Center will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Downtown Women’s Center is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Downtown Women’s Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and actively seeks candidates who reflect the rich diversity of the communities that we serve. We are committed to a work environment that embraces and promotes individuality and inclusion. We believe that diversity and inclusion of varied perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences are essential to our organization’s effectiveness, and allow us to serve our clients in the respectful, responsive, and understanding way that they deserve. We define diversity in broad terms to include race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental or physical disability, marital status, pregnancy, military and veteran status, medical condition, geography, socio-economic status, and other unique attributes that make us who we are.

Downtown Women’s Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Essential Functions

• Provide trauma informed, culturally responsive therapeutic services to participants, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention and coordination of substance abuse and mental health treatment for residents with co-occurring disorders across two housing sites.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and engage participants in establishing goals for mental health treatment and recovery.
• Carry a caseload of 15 therapy clients and provide brief, evidence-based treatment.
• Provide effective crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation, including risk assessment, safety planning and follow-up interventions as needed.
• Provide individualized therapy services that are aligned with clients’ individual service plans to promote housing stability and address each client’s needs and goals.
• Identify and provide needed resources and referrals, including housing-related assistance, basic needs support, medical and mental health services, substance abuse treatment, vocational support, and public benefits including SSI as needed.
• Work to effectively meet clients’ needs and resolve individual barriers through follow-up, advocacy, and collaboration with DWC staff and other community service providers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with participants, staff and community providers
• Assist staff with clinical consultation, care coordination and coaching around clinical interventions and de-escalation techniques as needed
• Lead weekly care coordination groups with Community Based Housing staff
• Comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations around confidentiality and mandated reporting
• Maintain accurate and timely records per contract and DWC Documentation Policy, including required program paperwork, mental health and case management progress notes, incident reports, and documentation of services provided to each client
• Provide regular, written reports to the Director – Domestic Violence Housing and additional reports as assigned
• Participate in individual and group supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings, and required training
• Serve as an ambassador of DWC and its mission and values by participating in community meetings/collaboratives/events
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies (i.e., Flexibility, Communication Proficiency, Budget Management, Relationship Management)

• Trauma-Informed
• Flexible
• Relationship Management
• Empathetic
• Time Management
• Creative
• Excellent Communication
• Strong Problem-Solving and Crisis Intervention skills
• Cultural Humility
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday- Friday 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM.

Travel

Travel between South LA Sites required. Some travel throughout Los Angeles County is required as needed.

Work Location

Expectation to work onsite full-time as scheduled.

Required Education, Experience, And Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or family therapy required (AMFT, ACSW)
• Current BBS registration in the State of California required
• Experience working in social services; homeless services experience strongly preferred
• Experience providing trauma-informed care preferred
• Crisis intervention experience, and familiarity and comfort working with issues related to homelessness, substance abuse, mental health diagnosis, and history of trauma required
• Knowledge and training in EBPs (i.e. Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, CBT, DBT, Trauma-Informed Care) preferred
• Knowledge and experience with clinical assessment, treatment planning and diagnosis required
• Comfortability engaging clients in their homes
• Knowledge of local resources available to individuals experiencing homelessness preferred
• Excellent active listening and crisis intervention skills with ability to exercise and model good judgment
• Strong written and oral communication skills; proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, including proficiency in balancing direct service responsibilities and record-keeping
• Cultural humility; knowledge of communities that are disproportionately represented in the homeless population (communities of color, LGBTQ+ etc.)
• Ability to solve problems by being resourceful and using creativity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Oral and written fluency in English required; Spanish a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required
• Must be a CA resident and live at least 80 miles from the office and must be available for in-person meetings at the DWC offices.
• Must provide documentation of a negative TB test result within the last twelve months, on first day of hire.
  
  

Pay Range

$74,550-$75,050/yearly

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. DWC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B.

Fair Chance Act Statement

Downtown Women’s Center will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Downtown Women’s Center is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Downtown Women’s Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and actively seeks candidates who reflect the rich diversity of the communities that we serve. We are committed to a work environment that embraces and promotes individuality and inclusion. We believe that diversity and inclusion of varied perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences are essential to our organization’s effectiveness, and allow us to serve our clients in the respectful, responsive, and understanding way that they deserve. We define diversity in broad terms to include race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental or physical disability, marital status, pregnancy, military and veteran status, medical condition, geography, socio-economic status, and other unique attributes that make us who we are.

Downtown Women’s Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.