Position: Licensed Clinician
Location: Boccardo Reception Center (BRC)
Supervisor: Program Manager

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct regular case management sessions to monitor client’s progress toward goals, advise, make appropriate referrals to other service providers, and provide support to help them achieve their goals.
• Provide ongoing assessments to review medical, mental health and addiction needs.
• Develop Individual Care Plans for 15 mentally ill homeless participants to help them obtain the skills and income needed to move into stable housing.
• Provide referrals to assist program participants in their transition to permanent housing.
• Work with the County Department of Mental Health system on the delivery of appropriate services and issuance of medications.
• Collaborate with the County Department of Mental Health to review referrals and intake appropriate clients.
• Facilitate regular meetings and case reviews with the County Department of Mental Health.
• Provide system of care linkage and transfer so clients can receive Outpatient Services and/or services from a primary health care provider as consistent with individual choice and need.
• Attend ongoing mental health trainings, including but not limited to: Basic Mental Health 101, Suicide Assessments, Safety Precautions and HIPAA regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Maintain thorough, accurate records of case management activities with every program participant.
• Participate fully as a member of the BRC team and attend weekly staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Possess knowledge, adherence and enforcement of EHC LifeBuilders’ policies and procedures.
• Provide complete clinical assessment for up to 40 homeless families annually.
• Assist program staff in providing drug and alcohol prevention services in formal and informal group settings as well as on outreach.
• Completion of all appropriate paperwork and tracking of services.
• Develop and instruct prevention workshops.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR MFT (License is required for this position).
• Extensive knowledge of mental health system of care, community resources and client needs.
• Minimum of three years experience working with the mentally ill.
• Sensitivity to the needs of homeless individuals.
• Possess a current drivers license, reliable transportation and vehicle insurance.
• Knowledge and skills in the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery processes.
• Strong communication (both written and oral) and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with people of diverse social backgrounds and professional rank.
• Experience in active listening, crisis intervention, and mediation skills.
• Good collaboration skills and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
  
  

 

EHC LifeBuilders is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability as defined by law, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law.