Job Description:

The Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) is designed to engage homeless adults with severe and persistent mental illness and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and social services in the community where they live, instead of in a hospital or clinical setting. The Homeless Outreach Team meets individual’s needs with a “whatever it takes” approach. HOT provides a full range of services including assessment, individualized treatment planning, personal service coordination, rehabilitation services, integrated co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment, medication support, social skills development, supported housing, integrated vocational services, supported education and access to support services on a 24/7, 365 day basis. The Mental Health Therapist will be responsible for providing therapeutic services including assessments, case management, rehabilitation services, crisis management, and collaboration and coordination with other service providers. The Mental Health Therapist may need to provide after-hours support to clients, transport clients to appointments, assist in meeting client’s daily living needs, and attend medical appointments to ensure the wellness of the clients. Under direction of the Program Manager, the Mental Health Therapist provides clinical consultation and subject expertise for the team and ensures that each team member’s observations and interactions with the clients are considered for individual treatment planning. The Mental Health Therapist works as a member of the Homeless Outreach multi-disciplinary team, and performs related duties as required.

Experience And Skills:

Possession of a valid license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); or a Registered Intern progressing toward licensure in one of these disciplines. Working knowledge of: assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, counseling, and psychotherapeutic treatment of marriage, family, and child relationship dysfunctions; methods of developing and implementing a treatment plan; human service delivery system; current trends in the field of mental health; and laws and regulations applicable to mental health. Ability to: perform effective counseling and psychotherapy with individuals, families, and groups; develop and maintain cooperative relationships with clients’ families, members of other professional disciplines, social service agencies, and co-workers; relate professionally with persons with serious mental disorders; identify and utilize community resources; prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports. Must have experience working with persons with severe and persistent mental illness. Must have experience working with persons who are chronically homeless, homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless. Ability to handle intense situations, display good judgment and decision making skills, and remain calm and clearheaded under pressure. Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in a safe living environment, develop a meaningful role in the community, and have access to competent and continuous supports and services. Must have a strong commitment in clients’ rights to self-govern and create their own choices and goals. Strong interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills; well-developed organizational and time management skills.

Must use reasonable precautions in the performance of one’s duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices. Conduct self in such a manner as to assure at all times, maximum safety to one’s self, fellow employees, clients, and other persons contacted through TMHA business.

Conditions of employment include: must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid CA Driver’s License, minimum 2 years driving experience, reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, and DMV driving record that meets TMHA’s current vehicle insurance requirements. May be required to utilize personal vehicle and auto insurance. At the time of hire, other conditions of employment are to comply with a T.B. skin test or chest x-ray indicating a negative tuberculosis result, and receipt of a criminal record clearance through fingerprinting. Must be able to successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.

Job Benefits:

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, LIFE, 403b RETIREMENT FUND, PAID TIME OFF, PAID SICK TIME