Step Up on Second, a nationally recognized non-profit mental health and housing provider currently has opportunities for Masters Level Clinicians/ Service Coordinators for our Hollywood Homeless Services Programs. Step Up is a Department of Mental Health contractor with MHSA (prop 63) funded programs. Step Up embodies the core values or Hope, Wellness, Respect, Voice and Choice, and Collaborative Relationships. Step Up embraces evidenced based practices of Wellness, Rehabilitation and Recovery, Housing First and Motivational Interviewing. The position is field-based and the team are field-based and interdisciplinary in structure. Supervision towards BBS hours as well as a generous benefits package are provided. Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY: Hollywood Homeless Services Programs consists of multiple DMH-contracted outpatient programs, including Homeless Full-Service Partnership (FSP) (Intensive), Adult FSP (Intensive), Housing Supportive Services (Moderate to Low Intensity), Outpatient Care Services (Moderate to Intensive), and CGF (Low Intensity). The programs provide services to both TAY (18-25 year-olds) and ADULTS 26 and older with severe and persistent mental health issues who are homeless, at immediate risk of homelessness, or in need of assistance to maintain housing; have frequent interactions with the legal system; and/or frequent psychiatric hospitalizations. The Mental Health Service Coordinator II/Clinician provides both agency and field based therapy, rehabilitation, linkage, and case management services for TAY and/or ADULTS experiencing psychiatric disabilities and possibly homelessness and co-occurring substance disorders, to assist them in improving their current level of functioning and helping them reintegrate into the community.

• Develop relationships with TAY and/or ADULTS who have intensive mental health needs which may require prolonged outreach and engagement, mental health, co-occurring health and substance or supportive housing services.
• Use trauma informed, evidenced based practices, motivational interviewing, housing first and recovery oriented models of treatment.
• Provides clinical therapeutic and case management services for individuals with psychiatric disabilities to assist them in improving their current level of functioning in the community.
• Complete full assessments (AFAs), treatment plans (CTPs), and Outcome Measure Assessments (OMAs) with a focus on housing stability. Support goals with field based services.
• Assist in securing appropriate housing, ensure housing stability via home visits, individual therapy, linkage to medication support, vocational and educational opportunities, and reduction of substance use and abuse leading to full recovery.
• Collect data and assist with outcomes reports.
• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters in Counseling Psychology or Social Work. MFT, MSW and must be license-eligible and registered with the CA BBS. Experience working with mentally ill adults in a community setting. Case management experience is essential, also having the ability to chart patient progress to meet documentation requirements. Interview will involve a review of this ability. Candidate must have own transportation and current California drivers license and insurance. Position requires frequent driving and transporting.
• Step Up Benefits and Clinical Training Program:
• Step Up offers a rich benefits package: health, dental, vision and 403b match options.
• Step Up has a strong clinical supervision program for qualified interns earning clinical hours and registered with CA BBS.
• Knowledge of or experience with DSM-5 diagnoses, assessment of level of functioning, DMH documentation, EBP’s such as Motivational interviewing, DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Trauma Informed Care, Housing First, etc. Ability to work independently and on a collaborative team. Initiative and solution focused practice. Uses good time management skills and resources to balance case load direct service and paperwork.

Step Up utilizes the principles of trauma-informed care and mental health recovery. These principles inform our Core Values of Hope, Wellness, Voice and Choice, Respect, and Collaborative Relationships. As representatives of Step Up, employees agree to adhere to these values in their interactions with members, colleagues, supervisors, and associated community members.

Step Up Core Values:

HOPE – We believe all people have the capacity for positive growth and change. We use hope to inspire and motivate ourselves, our members, our colleagues, and our community.

WELLNESS – We believe in promoting a culture that supports healthy and fulfilling lives. We use a supportive environment to foster well-being for ourselves, our members, our colleagues, and our community.

VOICE AND CHOICE – We believe in the right to choose and be heard. We use voice and choice to create meaningful outcomes and empowerment for ourselves, our members, our colleagues, and our community.

RESPECT – We believe in promoting interactions that are non-judgmental, transparent. We use respect to guide all of our words and actions with ourselves, our members, our colleagues, and our community.

COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS – We believe in forming partnerships to share resources, knowledge, and experiences. We use collaborative relationships to strengthen accomplishments for ourselves, our members, our colleagues, and our community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Home Health
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to provide verification you received the COVID-19 vaccination?

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

Experience:

• Mental Health Services: 1 year (Preferred)
• Case Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• DMH Paperwork: 1 year (Preferred)
• Homeless Outreach: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ACSW or AMFT (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations