WHAT YOU WILL DO: This position will provide professional mental health services, to include case consultation and individual and group psychotherapy; evaluations and treatment, and perform related work as required supporting the mission of Interfaith Community Services in a permanent supportive housing program located in San Diego. This position is also responsible for the clinical supervision of assigned interns and trainees.
 
• Conducts intake assessments; prepares evaluations which includes obtaining personal, social, emotional, and substance abuse history; determines the cause, nature, and severity of the client’s current mental status
• Develops, evaluates, and implements goal-oriented treatment plans
• Provides direct treatment services such as individual and group therapy to a difficult and complex client population
• Intervenes in crisis situations when a patient exhibits acute psychiatric symptoms which present an immediate threat to the patient or others
• Provides rehabilitative and socialization services to restore and maintain the best possible functional level of clients with chronic psychological impairments
• Provides consultation to other staff members on a client’s history, mental status, and previous treatment, and on the community resources available for the treatment of a client
• Participates in staff review of a case(s); recommends changes in therapeutic techniques, environment, and/or charting to facilitate client recovery
• Assists clients and their families in understanding the nature of their mental or emotional disorder; provides emotional support and information to assist them in identifying external stressors that contribute to the client’s problems
• Prepares case documentation, progress reports, special reports, proposals, manuals, and correspondence
• May provide guidance to volunteers and staff
• Participates in mental health conferences and local area committees
• Provides clinical supervision and oversight to interns and associates and documentation
• Recommends when to terminate professional counseling treatment; develops follow-up and/or revised post treatment techniques and activities
• Participate in case management meetings, staff meetings, trainings, conferences, program evaluation, and program development
• Performs additional duties as assigned
 
EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION
• Must be currently licensed by the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Ability to supervise associates registered with the BBS preferred
• 3 years of clinical experience working in a social services, counseling, or nonprofit setting required
• Experience working with severely mentally ill, medically fragile, and homeless populations preferred

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off – Three weeks to start!
• Paid Holidays – 13 scheduled
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• AD&D / Group Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Early Release Days!
• Work Anniversary Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Home Ownership Assistance Program
• Casual Work Environment
• Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities

Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Interfaith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.