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MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - INGLEWOOD

U.S.VETS
CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

USVETS Inglewood - Inglewood, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

23.08 - $26.16 Hourly

Job Shift

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Mental Health Specialist

The Mental Health Specialist implements mental health and substance abuse services to a caseload of 19 veterans currently experiencing homelessness. The Mental Health Specialist provides short-term individual counseling, group counseling, case management, intake and assessment, advocacy and referrals.

FLSA Classification : Non Exempt

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical case management and short-term individual therapy utilizing a harm reduction approach
  • Provide substance abuse counseling services for veterans who request them
  • Provide crisis counseling and risk assessment
  • Assist veteran residents to meet program goals regarding Housing Retention, Increased Skills or Income, connection with Mainstream Resources, Payment of Rent, and Money Management
  • Facilitate connection to recreational activities
  • Conduct groups weekly
  • Provide community-based support, including transporting veterans in a company van, when appropriate
  • Meet all contractual and programmatic goals and outcomes
  • Collaborate and coordinate treatment with various VA providers
  • Complete all required program documentation, including intakes, progress notes, group notes, psychosocial assessment, monthly treatment plans, data for in-house reports, correspondence, etc. within the assigned timeframe
  • Assist with residential program-related responsibilities, such a as meal preparation, conducting wellness checks, answering the door and phones, and medication reminders
  • Conduct a monthly community meeting in conjunction with the Property Manager
  • Attend required meetings and training
  • Maintain after hours availability for veteran emergencies
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, Masters in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling from an accredited college or university preferred, or a Master's Degree that meets the education requirements for a Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor license issues by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Science Examiners Clinical License preferred but not required.
  • Two (2) years of experience providing direct mental health services to persons experiencing homelessness, substance abuse and mental health diagnosis.
  • Experience providing services within a harm reduction and motivational interviewing framework to persons actively using substances.
  • Knowledge and application of the DSM V
  • Working understanding of the needs of persons experiencing homeless ness with an emphasis on mental health, especially trauma and readjustment issues
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
  • Experience providing individual and group psychotherapy to persons with mental health, concurrent substance abuse and medical conditions.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and quality assurance.
  • Good listening skills
  • Ability to be a team player and be a role model for clients and staff.
  • Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to walk up and down stairs and sitting for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to perform all functions of the position within what would be considered reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities and be comfortable working with an at-risk client population, including embracing the agency's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative
  • Valid California Driver's license, clean driving record
  • Ability to pass Food Handler's Course upon hire

    • Salary : $23 - $26

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