Senior Clinician (Therapist)

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, clinician, or licensed Program Manager who is registered through the 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

Position Overview: The Clinician is responsible to engage members and to coordinate mental and recovery services that will ensure housing stability and community integration. The FSP Clinician is responsible for maintaining the highest quality provision of direct individual and case management services. This role involves both office and field work.


Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Provide, coordinate, and implement mental health and recovery support services with individual members.
• Develop effective, trusting relationships with clients experiencing trimorbid disorders, as well as the forensic population, with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental health
• Provide linkage to stable housing, and other supportive services as needed to assist clients to obtain housing stability, in addition to client advocacy, case management, and benefit establishment
• Encourage and promote an environment that is strength based to assist clients in meeting their individual goals
• Collaborate with each member to develop their individual service plan; review and update it upon completion of goals
• Conduct screening interviews, complete housing documentation, and coordinate clients’ move-in with the housing authority, property managers
• Perform initial comprehensive case management assessment and develop a plan of intervention that addresses their barriers, increases their income, and assists them in maintaining permanent housing
• Identify appropriate permanent housing options for clients, such as, subsidized housing Section 8, Shelter Plus Care, VASH, permanent supportive housing, affordable and market rate housing, and other housing opportunities
• Work cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the FSP team, including participation in weekly staff meetings, group clinical supervision, and trainings
• Develop and maintain a complete, accurate, and current member file with all funder-required documents

Required Qualifications:

• Active BBS Licensure: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, of PsyD
• Registered and in good standing with the Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Comfortable with office + field work
• LPS designated or able to become LPS designated to initiate 5150 holds
• 2 Years Experience working with clients with mental illness, chronic health issues, and/or substance abuse
• Comfortable working via the harm reduction model
• Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish + English
• LPS designated
• Previous client field work with homeless or at risk populations