Mental Health Team Lead (Outreach-Weekend) at The People Concern

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Care, Case Management, Interdisciplinary Team Leadership, Community Engagement, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Detail Oriented, Clinical Skills, Outreach Services, Supportive Services, Resource Linkage, CPR Certification

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Position: E6 Mental Health Team Lead (Weekend- Outreach) Location: Olympic Office – SPA 4 Hub,1625 W Olympic Blvd Ste #603 LA CA 90015 Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Fri-Tues Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly), Non-Management Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning (403b), Employee Assistant Program (EAP), etc. Summary With the support of and in partnership with the E6 team, the Mental Health Team Lead performs a variety of tasks to assist the most vulnerable and chronically homeless individuals, and is responsible for identifying, engaging and providing support to homeless clients, including providing aftercare and follow up support, once housed. The Mental Health Team Lead will focus specifically in the metro Los Angeles area (Service Area 4), and will engage homeless individuals that are living in and around these areas, as well as provide linkages to housing and supportive services. The goal of E6 is to create a countywide network of multidisciplinary, integrated street-based teams to identify, engage, and connect, or re-connect homeless individuals to interim and/or permanent housing and supportive services. The Mental Health Team Lead provides information and support for program members, and assists members in linking to a variety of resources and services as needed. Mental Health Team Lead will model competence in wellness, recovery, and coping, and is responsible for maintaining the highest quality services and efficiency of operations. The Mental Health Team Lead will provide intensive case management services to a caseload of highly vulnerable individuals living on the streets of Los Angeles. 1. Lead an interdisciplinary team to engage and provide services to homeless individuals. 2. Interface with partners, including community health providers, the business community, and social service/housing providers to reduce the number of homeless people living on the streets. 3. Work in collaboration with other team members to remove barriers to permanent housing; e.g., acquisition of identification, legal aid, benefits assistance, life skills acquisition. 4. Serve as the team’s mental health consultant and mental health care provider. 5. Facilitate daily team meetings. 6. Work collaboratively as a team to identify appropriate services taking into account each individual’s physical and cognitive needs. 7. Work collaboratively with public, private, and nonprofit sector groups to provide services; e.g., mobile info stations, public kiosks, hygiene centers, a welcome center, sobering center, etc. 8. Appropriately chart client contacts and documentation in compliance with agency and Dept of Health Services standards. Qualifications 1. Ph.D., Psy.D., Master of Social Work (MSW) , or Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT); clinical hours available for this position for unlicensed candidates 2. A clinician who is registered and in good standing with Board of Behavioral Sciences 3. Strong clinical skills and experience 4. Highly detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills 5. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and database applications 6. Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies 7. Passion for working with the population served 8. Ability to work as part of an multidisciplinary team 9. Able to obtain and maintain CPR/1st Aid certification 10. Preferred applicants will have experience working with: a. those living with co-occurring disorders and experiencing homelessness b. individuals with serious mental illness and substance addiction c. a social service agency that provides outreach and engagement services EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF Act as a role model Demonstrate a sense of responsibility Continuously learn and improve Acknowledge your own areas of improvement Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected Collaborate Equal Opportunity Employer The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws. About the People Concern The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence. With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn. The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities. Benefits & Perks Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Days Paid Sick Days Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) TELUS Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Pet Insurance Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More The People Concern University & Certificates Corporate Discounts

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Team Lead engages and provides services to homeless individuals, focusing on identifying and linking them to housing and supportive services. They also provide intensive case management to a caseload of vulnerable individuals living on the streets of Los Angeles.