Clinician Director

We are a harm reduction minded behavioral health organization with the aim of improving the housing and living conditions for all members of our community in particular the homeless, in need, and at risk. We are among the largest social services agencies in LA County, our mission is to end homelessness and to provide other affiliated services to those in need ranging from outreach, housing, substance abuse, wellness, healthcare, and others.

Our clients include people dealing with mental illness, physical illness or disabilities; women and children experiencing domestic violence; and Veterans. We tailor services to the needs of each person to help them rebuild their lives. Key services include housing, mental health care, medical care, domestic violence services, substance abuse treatment, income assistance and life skills programs --- all aimed at improving the self-sufficiency of the individuals and families served.

Are you a therapist or clinician who has moved into a leadership role who is registered through the CA Board of Behavioral Services and who wants to join our mission to help those in need in Los Angeles? If so please apply!

Large Social Services Agency
Local Los Angeles Community Impact
Help to put roofs over the heads of those in need
Non-Profit Organization
Extremely Visible role within organization = Career Path + Clear Fast Upward Mobility
Competitive Pay
Great Benefits

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Attend meetings, respond to email correspondence, develop and maintain appropriate relationships (including with the Department of Mental Health and other Intensive Case Management support organizations) on behalf of the Senior Director and staff.
• Represent agency interests at Department of Mental Health meetings, as well as other DMH HSSP county-wide meetings.
• Ensure productivity goals and outcomes are achieved, including a minimum of 65% of staff time being in direct service provision across program; including upholding DMH documentation standards and guidelines.
• Support the coordination of clinical services and activities with outside agencies, partners, and funders; including the coordination of referral processes.
• Support the coordination and development of new Project Based Housing sites and Scattered Sites assigned to HSSP.
• Oversee and support the overall functioning of HSSP services at all Project Based Housing sites and Scattered Sites assigned to HSSP.
• Collaborate with Clinical Quality Assurance and Billing Department to ensure compliance of program requirements.
• In partnership with the Senior Director, provide individual and team supervision, support, and performance evaluations for all assigned staff.
• Assist in recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of direct service staff.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure proper staff orientation, training and audit preparedness for all clinical and mental health contracts.
• Complete required reporting to LA County Department of Mental Health as outlined by contract requirements.
• Support psychiatry needs such as data collection, client coordination, invoices, and reporting.
• Support the HSSP Intern Program as needed.
• Assist in crisis interventions as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Welfare / Marriage and Family Therapy / Psychology or related field
• 4+ years experience with mental health / substance addiction field
• Registered with CA BBS (CA Board of Behavioral Sciences)
• Medi-Cal knowledge
• Clinical review experience
• Project management
• Valid CA Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• LCSW
• LMFT
• LPCC
• PsyD