Mental Health Therapist
Los Angeles, California
Experience: 3
Education: MS
Category: Healthcare
Brand: System One
Compensation Range: 35.00
Job ID: 304077
Date Posted: 05/01/2024
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/L388Nl
LA's leading Homeless Services Agency is looking for a
Mental Health Therapist to join their busy growing organization.
Summary:
The Mental Health Therapist will perform professional clinical services in connection with treatment of mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons. The Mental Health Therapist will determine the percentage of symptoms and behaviors related to diagnosable disorders and determine the level of services as well as assess additional needs. The Mental Health Therapist will assist individuals and their significant figures in understanding and developing solutions to problems that lead to and result from emotional and mental disturbances. This Mental Health Therapist will provide trauma informed care best practices using evidence-based practices and expressive arts.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct clinical assessment with adult clients to obtain information to complete a comprehensive, biological/psychological/social assessment which includes functional impairments.
- Have a working knowledge of how to present within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) due to collaboration involved with outside entities.
- Provide appropriate translation and case sensitive services.
- Establish a client coordinated treatment plan that correlates with the clinical assessment and identifies the present disturbances related to trauma, to assist the consumer to resolve or cope with the mental, emotional, medical and/or substance related problem.
- Be familiar with and able to document in accordance with the Department of Mental Health guidelines (general standard model used).
- Determine the case management and rehabilitation services needed to connect with other mental health services.
- Coordinate all services to be performed, both therapeutic and rehabilitation, for consumers within the program.
- Provide effective service delivery to client’s by providing individual counseling, group counseling, and co-occurring counseling (all services utilizing a Trauma Focused approach).
- Must be able to work with homeless consumers, adults with co-occurring substance abuse issues, and mental/physical/developmental disabilities.
- Document effectively in accordance with established standards of care on a daily basis.
- Participate in meetings in which case presentations are required to educate, present and/or evaluate the nature and progress of presenting issues.
- Attend other meetings, training sessions, seminars, as needed to effectively perform duties affiliated with this position.
- Coordinate program activities to meet contractual agreements, laws, regulations, and funding directly with the program manager.
- Participate in weekly supervision (individual and group).
- Assume other tasks as assigned and required by the Program Manager
- Will be required to conduct interventions in the field.
- Participate in all mandatory programs, division meetings and trainings (which includes offsite meetings and trainings), as assigned by his/her program manager and/or Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services/Division Director.
- Must maintain appropriate boundaries; and adhere to the company’s Code of Ethics and Core Values.
- Must represent the agency in a professional manner at meetings and community events.
- Maintain files/records on client services in compliance with HIPAA & CFR42 and other funding requirements for auditing purpose.
- Maintain regular attendance and other duties as needed.
- Overtime, holiday, or weekend work may be required.
- Master’s Degree in the field of Social Work or a related field with two years of related experience.
- Ability to work with clients from diverse, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral with collaborative entities.
- Neat and professional appearance; attention to details and punctuality required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet.
- Experience with working with homeless persons with co-occurring issues Mental/Health/Disability/Substances)
- Be able to report (verbal/written) in accordance with the law all legal issues that surface (Tarasoff, child abuse, dependent adult abuse, suicidal/homicidal and/or a person of grave disability.
- Professional experience working within a multi-integrated team.
- Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check.
- Maintain access to reliable transportation that is supported with active insurance and California Driver’s License and valid insurance.
- Ability to work with co-occurring population that presents with any stand alone or combination of mental illness, health conditions, and substance related concerns.
- Knowledge of the medical model and evidenced based practices.
- CPR, Finger Printing and First Aid Certification within the first thirty-days (60) of employment (along with HIV/AIDS training) in the first 3 months of employment.
- Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background clearance required.
- TB test required.
- May be exposed to aggressive/hostile clients.
- Dealing with trauma may trigger personal trauma.
- Must work in conjunction with other collaborative staff members.
- Communicate with many sources including courts, Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies, Department of Children and Family Services Agency and other community service agencies.
- Local automobile travel may be required.
- There is some responsibility to work in a noisy environment where adults are allowed to talk loudly and expressive.
- Must be able to effectively and produce quality work under pressure.
- This position is exposed to multiple tasks and must work with many different departments and directors (DIC/HWCP/HCOTP/BHS/CASC).
- The Mental Health Therapist should be able to perform effectively under any and all of the following: Unpredictable Situations, Crisis, Constant distractions, Interruptions, Uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedule.
- Be able to process information, think and conceptualize. Must be able to deal with possible transference and counter transference.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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