MENTAL HEALTH FACILITATOR

Union Rescue Mission • Los Angeles, CA

23h

About The Position

The Mental Health Facilitator will safeguard and promote the welfare of our higher barrier guests, single men, women, and families. Work involves assessments, interventions, behavioral modification, and case management.

Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Social Work, or Sociology.
• Training and/or certification on de-escalation.
• A minimum of two years' experience working with or serving homeless individuals, preferred.
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience working with people experiencing challenging life circumstances.
• Must have a current CA Driver License with the ability to be added to the company’s vehicle policy.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply mental health principles.
• Knowledge of human development and mental health treatment for men, women, and children.
• Ability to provide comprehensive case management and crisis intervention techniques and protocols.
• Knowledge of child, elder abuse, domestic violence, reporting requirements, and other legal and ethical guidelines regulating social work practice, i.e.: Duty to Warn and patient confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must have intermediate to advanced level working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and be internet savvy.
• Flexible schedule: willing to work on weekends and evenings, as needed.
• Must possess excellent people and customer service skill.

Responsibilities

• Assist in resolving conflict between guests, as needed.
• Assist with clinical assessments.
• Assist with small group sessions.
• Work alongside Associate Clinical Social Worker with crisis intervention and decision making.
• Mental health Liaison for all URM departments, including our Christian Life Discipleship Program (CLDP).
• Maintain appropriate documentation, and case notes to aid Case Management team, as needed.
• Conduct other tasks and projects assigned by the Associate Clinical Social Worker.
• Commitment to URM mission, vision, and core values.
• Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees