Mental Health America of Los Angeles · 1 month ago
Therapist Social Worker Counselor for Adult Mental Health Services AMFT ASW APCC
Palmdale, CA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$34/hr - $34.50/hr
1+ years expMental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to mental health service and advocacy. The Therapist Social Worker Counselor role involves providing clinical consultation, conducting assessments, and delivering rehabilitation interventions to support individuals in achieving their mental health goals.
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Responsibilities
Provides clinical consultation and support as needed and requested by the staff
Provides and supervises intakes and initial assessments
Provide license dependent clinical services that may include but not limited to psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, clinical treatment or linkage to mental health services
Provide rehabilitation interventions to assist individuals to gain, restore, improve or maintain quality of life such as, but not limited to conducting outreach and engagement, medication management, independent livings skills (money management, grooming and hygiene, meal preparation, public transportation), and/or employment/educational goals
Responsible for conducting outreach and engagement and assess individuals for eligibility and enrollment into program services
Provide crisis interventions including: assessing acute psychiatric and other emergency situations, initiating hospitalizations and responding appropriately by region (South Bay and Antelope Valley)
Provide collateral supports which include contacting family members and/or significant other with the individual’s authorization to discuss how they can assist the person with their care/treatment goals
Work collaboratively within the team to provide clinical guidance, such as identifying member needs as necessary and initiate communication within the integrated team to provide the resources to meet those needs
Be an active part of the learning in this project by participating in other trainings mental health or related trainings) that introduce different interventions that could be an effective strategy with this population
Maintains all records and documentation, utilizing various technological resources needed for program compliance and accountability in accordance with MHALA standards and funding source requirements
Active participation in regular team meetings with pro-active communication around member concerns
Maintain billing and/or program objective requirements
The position requires paperwork completed in accordance with MHALA, and County Contracted Provider standards and funding source requirements
Coordinates movement of people from one doorkeeper to another – and consults on and mediates decision making
Manages phone inquiries dispersing when appropriate and/or by responding to the inquiry
Provides support to other staff involved in initial contact and directly (and indirectly) provides services to prospective members while they are in the outreach /transition phase
Maintains all records and documentation needed for program compliance and accountability in accordance with MHA standards and funding source requirements
Facilitates MHA relationship with referral sources / community
Oversees MHALA referrals, tracks outcomes and looks for a need to expand the menu of services if called for
Explain governmental benefits, requirements and procedures, including eligibility requirements to members and fellow staff
Completes all paperwork and maintains all records and documentation required for program compliance and accountability in accordance with MHA standards and funding source requirements
Will pursue LPS designation if/when eligible in order to facilitate 5150 involuntary holds when needed
Qualification
Required
Masters degree in Social Work (MSW), Masters in Counseling (MA/MS) or APCC required
Registration with California Board of Behavioral Sciences as Associate Social Worker (ASW) or Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT) required
Must have current class C driver's license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be insured by MHALA liability insurance are conditions of employment
Must have good basic English writing skills, good basic computer skills, be highly organized, and have excellent communication skills
Must be flexible and able to multi-task without losing productivity
Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for a work atmosphere that is very busy and highly unstructured and for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple needs, issues, and problematic behavioral characteristics
Must know or quickly become knowledgeable of characteristics of individuals who are substance abusing and/or dually diagnosed and have knowledge of local services available for dually diagnosed individuals
Flexible work schedule to include some nights, weekends and holidays
TB clearance and re-testing every year are conditions of continued employment
Must be able to maintain an empathetic view for the dilemma of individuals in severe need and be able to juggle creatively and successfully around a variety of barriers that keep individuals from successful personal and community living
CPR Certified
Preferred
Minimum of one year experience (including internship) providing services to individuals who have a mental illness and who are homeless preferred
Experience working with target population
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule
Clinical supervision hours
MHALA covering cost of important trainings and seminars, such as the 3-day DMH sponsored Dialectical Behavior Therapy training
Paid time off to attend those trainings, and also the days leading up to LCSW/LMFT/LPCC licensure exam
Employee assistance program
Generous paid time off
Company
Mental Health America of Los Angeles
Mental Health America of Los Angeles offers mental health service innovation, training, and advocacy to individuals.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
UnitedHealthcare
2022-08-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Deanna Campbell
Chief Development Officer
Julia Scalise
Chief Development and Communications Officer
Recent News
2024-01-28
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