The Organization
SSG-Project 180 turns lives around through innovative, wraparound services that keep people out of institutions and in their communities. Project 180 is a leader in the forensic treatment space, offering high-quality, specialized treatment programs that serve thousands of justice-involved individuals. Our programs span criminal justice intercepts and include pre-arrest interventions, court-based diversions, jail in-reach, and intensive post-release services. Project 180 operates in partnership with County agencies including the Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Department of Health Services (DHS), and the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD).
The Program
The Project Based Housing program is funded by the Department of Health Service (DHS) Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR), the ODR/ICMS program provides intensive wraparound services to the high-need/high-barrier behavioral health population in the LA County jail system. The program provides permanent supportive housing for some of the most underserved or highest utilizers in the county system. Services are delivered through a recovery oriented, harm reduction framework.
The Position
Under the supervision of the Senior Supervisor, the Project Based Housing Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing occupational therapy services to the clients of the ICMS program. The Occupational Therapist will support clients in increasing their engagement in meaningful activities. They provide intensive, wraparound, on site and field based service. In addition, will actively collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate care. A successful Occupational Therapist is able to develop strong working relationships with clients and is able to assist clients in making measurable progress towards identified treatment goals.
Essential Functions: Provide intensive, wraparound, onsite and field based clinical services

• Actively engage clients in services through the development of strong rapport, consistent contact and use of motivational interviewing. Provide outreach services as needed, meeting clients “where they are at” (service location, client’s point of view).
• Complete an initial and ongoing assessment, including but not limited to: functional cognition, roles and values, habits and routines, support system, and occupational history. Actively engage clients in the treatment planning process.
• Provide individual and group rehabilitation, clinical case management and crisis intervention services to support clients in increasing engagement in occupations/meaningful activities.
• Support clients in the development skills and routines related to adjustment in the transition to permanent housing.
• Engage and join with collaterals (family members, probation, court) as appropriate. Provide education related to mental health recovery to better support clients. Engage in client advocacy.
• Service delivery is consistent with ethical standards and a harm reduction, strength based, trauma informed framework.
• Transport client(s) to connect with necessary community resources, if needed.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care:

• Actively contributes to planning and execution of clinical interventions in collaboration with the treatment team. Leverage unique skills and abilities of team members in service delivery.
• Participate in outreach and engagement efforts with the treatment team.
• Coordinate services with various public and private community health, mental health, and social service agencies to ensure appropriate services for clients.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive case notes in the electronic health record per program guidelines
• Maintain and submit billing records per program guidelines
• Participate in program data collection per program guidelines.

Fullfill baseline Project 180 staff expectations

• Regular attendance required. Holiday or weekend work may be required.
• Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintain active license and/or registrations as applicable (i.e. BBS, CCAPP)

Skills and Abilities

• Clinical Expertise: Provides clinical care with a focus on high-quality service delivery
• Empathetic and able to develop strong relationships with clients
• Collaborative: Able to work in diverse teams to solve complex issues
• Adaptive to changing circumstances and client needs in a dynamic environment
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills, remains calm under pressure.
• Organized: Strong organization systems and attention to detail
• Communication skills: Clearly conveys information, builds rapport, and effectively engages with clients.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university, and valid OT license with the Occupational Board of California.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Valid CA driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance and own vehicle required. Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed.
• Must not be on any type of legal supervision (probation or parole).
• Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check.
• Basic computer skills

Preferred:

• Experience working with the forensic and/or dual diagnosed populations.
• Experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a mental health or hospital setting.
• Spanish speaking

Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
Job duties are to be performed both in office and field settings, including Project 180’s project-based and/or interim housing sites.
Physical Requirements
The employee is expected to move about the worksite throughout the day, which may involve walking, standing, and climbing stairs, or using a mobility device, or similar. The employee is expected to drive, carry a maximum of 20 lbs, listen, and speak in order to complete job requirements.
Mental Requirements
The employee must be able to do any/all of the following: perform complex and varied tasks such as synthesizing information and making decisions without immediate supervision; handle routine distractions, interruptions, noise, and uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; interact professionally and diplomatically in high-stress situations; create and follow plans; meet deadlines.

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