$1,000 SIGN ON BONUSThe 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 Full Service Partnership (FSP) program is funded by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and designed for adults ages 26-59 who have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness and would benefit from an intensive service program. Adopting a “whatever it takes” approach, FSP services include assistance with housing, employment and education, mental health services, substance abuse disorder treatment and other wraparound care that can be delivered to individuals in their homes, the community and other locations. Unique to FSP programs are a low staff to client ratio, 24/7 crisis availability and a multidisciplinary team approach to care.

Summary

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and Program Manager, the therapist is responsible for but not limited to planning, facilitating, implementing, and coordinating therapeutic services to adults with a forensic background.

Essential Functions

• Provide individual, couples and/or family therapy services, including intake assessments, treatment development, and weekly psychotherapy to clients
• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessment with clients and family/care givers. Develop recovery plan of action and implement services towards recovery. Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with client and family members. Assist clients, families, and significant others in understanding mental illness and gaining their acceptance of and participation in their recovery and psychiatric treatment recommendations
• Coordinate and implement group therapy under the supervision of the Head of Service
•  Coordinate services with various public and private community health, mental health, and social service agencies to ensure appropriate services for clients.
• Transport client(s) to connect with necessary community resources, if needed.
• Participate, coordinate and implement cooperative arrangements and/or team conferences with various inter-disciplinary team members in the development and implementation of client’s treatment plan and aftercare plan.
• Respond to requests from funder and/or housing sites for clinical support.
• Act as back up for coordinating hospital discharges if assigned clinician is unavailable.
• Assist with QA functions of division i.e. reviewing and countersigning progress notes and/or assessments 
• Provide coverage for other Project 180 locations as needed. 
• Maintain and submit billing records in a timely manner per SSG guidelines 
• Maintain and update client’s files and documentation in accordance with DMH and DHS guidelines. 
• Regular attendance required 
• Holiday or weekend work may be required 
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor and/or Director

Secondary Functions

• Provide consultation to agencies and constituents of the community as appropriate 
• Assist with other program activities as pertinent

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Master’s degree in social work or mental health field from an accredited college or university. 
• Licensed or registered with BBS (active or pending)
• Verification of employment eligibility and background check 
• Must have own transportation, valid California Driver License, and proof of automobile insurance coverage. 

Non-Essential Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Knowledge: DMH paperwork, Basic Computer software programs (Experience on Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet), Knowledge and ability to relate to people with mental illness, Knowledge of DSM-IV and Mental Illness.
• Preferred one year of direct service experience in a hospital or mental health setting which has an interdisciplinary team approach. 
• Skills: Good writing and oral (communication) skills are necessary, Strong interpersonal and social skills and Time management skills necessary. Bi-lingual skills a plus. 
• Abilities: Ability to drive, Ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with program and with community representatives and contractors, Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

Supervisory Duties

None.

Environmental Conditions

Job duties are to be performed both in office and field settings.

Physical Requirements

The employee is expected to drive, sit, stand, walk, carry a maximum of 20lbs, listen, and speak in order to complete job requirements.

Mental Requirements

The employee must be able to handle any/all of the following: constant distractions, interruptions, uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; be able to process information, think, and conceptualize.

Work Location

Downtown LA 

Salary Range-  $33.59 - $42.32