Clinician - YWCA - (5214)

PATH (People Assisting the Homeless)•Los Angeles, CA

5h•$33 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our Interim Housing team as the Clinician at the YWCA location. Since its foundation in 1984, PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California, connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing. We believe our mission to end homelessness can be achieved by providing permanent housing and highly individualized supportive services. Every program in our growing range of services is designed to holistically address barriers to long-term housing stability, implementing evidenced-based practices to promote improved wellbeing beyond housing alone. We are committed to improving the quality of our services by creating a diverse work environment for the community at large As part of the Interim Housing team, the Clinician provides clinical-level support to interdisciplinary teams, promoting mental wellness for clients through direct client assessment and intervention. This role offers clinical context and insight in team meetings and case conferencing, primarily focusing on crisis intervention, risk assessment, psychosocial rehabilitation, and transitional mental health services while connecting clients to care. The Clinician supports all clients in a program based on client needs, consent, and program policies and procedures. Depending on the program, the Clinician may also conduct biopsychosocial needs assessments and general mental health/substance use screenings and assessments.

Requirements

Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention.
Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.
Master's degree in social work or a closely related field, e.g. master's in psychology, etc.
Current, valid registration in California as an ASW, AMFT or APCC
Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification paid for by the Company.
Ability to work Flexible hours, which may include evenings or weekends.
Employment Eligibility Verification.
Perform all work in CA.
Successful completion of background screening (which may include an LAX clearance, Veterans Affairs Clearance, Sheriff Clearance, or another clearance for specific contracts) and drug test.
Updated Tuberculosis Test
Have reliable transportation
A valid driver’s license
Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
All regular and customary work must be performed within the state.

Nice To Haves

Licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LCSW, LMFT or LPCC.

Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments as needed per the program's policies and procedures.
Use clinical training to provide crisis intervention and risk assessment to any program client in need.
Provide mental health training and consultation to program staff as needed.
Connect clients to appropriate levels of mental health and SUD treatment,and coordinate care with client's mental health and/or SUD provider.
Provide temporary mental health counseling until they can be connected to treatment.
Collaborate with the client's assigned case manager/clinical case manager and other team members.
Maintains documentation standards as required by the Program and PATH policies, including completing case file notes in a timely manner and maintains a complete, accurate, and current client file with all required documents.
Maintains confidentiality of client files per HIPAA and all applicable guidelines.
Uses motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, and other effective treatment modalities in service delivery