SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Compensation:
We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The salary range for this position is $65,000.00 to $76,377.00 and may commensurate with experience.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is currently seeking a full-time Clinician for our Behavioral Health Services department at our Conway location, adjacent to the Benning Road Metro (blue line) in NE Washington, DC.

Position Description: The Clinician will utilize evidence based trauma informed best practice to provide diagnostic assessments, therapy, and clinical interventions to clients referred from within SOME and the community. Promotes integration within client's SOME and community teams. Provides clinical warm handover supports to case managers and prescribers affiliated with SOME's FQHCs

Covid-19 Considerations: In alignment with DC Health, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are mandated for personnel working in SOME’s healthcare-designated programs, which currently include Medical, Dental, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services (BHS), Exodus House, Jordan House, Kirwan House, Keuhner Place, Leland Place, and Mary Claire House. Requests for a medical or religious exemption will be considered for reasonable accommodation.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (40 hours per week)

Required: Master's Degree; 1 years experience providing mental health interventions, working with underserved populations and/or familiar with trauma informed care

Preferred: Master's Degree in Social Work; LICSW/LPC issued by the District of Columbia Department of Health; 3 years experience providing diagnostic assessments, trauma informed therapy, and clinical care coordination.

Required License/Certification: LGSW/LGPC issued by the District of Columbia Department of Health; CPR/First Aid certified

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

• In-depth knowledge of trauma, mental health, and substance use disorders
• Strong clinical skills including assessment and diagnosis, and trauma informed treatment
• Knowledge of electronic health records usage and management
• Experience with or ability to learn brief interventions for walk in and warm handover clients
• Ability to work in fast-paced FQHC environment
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Collaboration skills Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Works well independently

Expected Contributions

Mental Health & Trauma Treatment Services

• Assess clients for appropriate clinical interventions (SBIRT, diagnostic assessment, therapy, clinical referrals, etc.)
• Plan trauma informed treatment for clients
• Provide screening, brief intervention, and referrals to clients who are walk ins and/or warm handovers from SOME's FQHCs
• Provide crisis intervention services for clients experiencing crisis in SOME's FQHCs
• Maintain an ongoing mental health, trauma, and/or grief therapy caseload of clients
• Facilitate groups, as assigned
• Ensure clinical notes are entered within 1 business day of intervention

Clinical Care Coordination:

• Support clients with adherence to appointments (outreach to clients who no-show)
• Collaborate and refer clients to appropriate internal and external providers to address client needs
• Refer clients to appropriate level of care as needed (Crisis Stabilization, ACT Teams, Hospitalization, CSAs, etc.)
• Support with basic case management, as needed

Integration:

• Attend various clinical meetings within FQHCs and SOME which promote integration
• Provide trauma informed mental health consultation to FQHCs providers and staff
• Collaborate with client's physicians/ prescribers/ and providers to ensure client receives holistic care
• Provide coverage to second FQHC, as needed

Reports to: Senior Director, Outpatient Mental Health

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Requires looking at a computer screen for several hours a day. May be required to sit for long periods.

To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.

Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing prior to or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or liability for service in the Armed forces of the United States. SOME (So Others Might Eat) is also a Drug-Free Workplace.