Mental Health Clinician (ACSW)

Downtown Women’s Center•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$74,550 - $75,050•Hybrid

About The Position

DWC is seeking a full-time Clinician - Mental Health to provide comprehensive, trauma-informed clinical services to women and gender-diverse individuals in the context of our Trauma Recovery Center program. The Clinician - Mental Health will engage women in biopsychosocial assessment & treatment planning, and will provide crisis intervention and de-escalation, individual & group therapy, clinical case management, and consultation to a multi-disciplinary team. This role is a member of the Clinical Department and reports directly to the Clinical Program Manager.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work
Current BBS registration in the State of California required
Experience working in social services; homeless services experience strongly preferred
Crisis intervention experience, and familiarity and comfort working with issues related to homelessness, substance use, mental health diagnosis, and history of trauma required
Knowledge and experience with clinical assessment, treatment planning and diagnosis required
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
Ability to solve problems by being resourceful and using creativity
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Professional attitude; strong work ethic; team and service-oriented, friendly, and positive
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 DWC; must be available for in-person meetings at DWC.
Must provide documentation of a negative TB test result within the last twelve months, on first day of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing trauma-informed care preferred
Knowledge and training in EBPs (i.e. Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, CBT, DBT, Trauma-Informed Care) preferred
Knowledge of local resources available to individuals experiencing homelessness preferred
Cultural humility; knowledge of communities that are disproportionately represented in the homeless population (communities of color, LGBTQ+ etc.)

Responsibilities

Provide trauma informed, culturally responsive therapeutic services to participants, including individual and group therapy and crisis intervention
Carry a caseload of 15-20 therapy clients and provide brief, evidence-based treatment to survivors of violent crime
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and engage participants in establishing goals for mental health treatment and recovery
Provide effective crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation, including risk assessment, safety planning and follow-up interventions as needed
Identify and provide needed resources and referrals to survivors of violent crime, 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
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 Trauma Recovery Center and ACCESS Center 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 Clinical Program Manager and additional reports as assigned
Provide clinical consultation and trainings to staff across departments as needed
Participate in individual and group supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings, and required trainings
Act as supervisor or preceptor to clinical interns, as appropriate
Provide weekly individual and group intern supervision as needed, and review intern clinical documentation and provide necessary feedback
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