Clinical Assistant Program Manager For Mental Health Full-Service Partnership Services

Description

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has been a pioneer in mental health service, advocacy, innovation, and training for nearly a century, working to ensure that people with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities. MHALA is among the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit mental health agencies in Los Angeles County. The agency supports over 19,000 low-income and no-income individuals annually with integrated services. MHALA achieves impact in the areas of mental and physical healthcare, homelessness and housing, supported employment, and wellness and financial services, with special programs for Veterans and transition-age youth. MHALA also provides training programs for individuals joining the behavioral health workforce and for the larger community around mental health issues. MHALA works to ensure that its employees are just as cared for as its members. Communication, collaboration, transparency and a healthy work/life balance are core components of the agency culture. Employees are encouraged to engage in self-care and can enjoy a 35-hour workweek. MHALA fosters diversity at all levels of the organization. The agency promotes a team-oriented culture that offers opportunities for growth. We are proud to offer a competitive salary and full benefits package, including an employee assistance program, and generous paid time off.

Supervision Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision and takes leadership responsibilities for interdisciplinary team members during program or service activities.
• Takes secondary on-call services based on the psychosocial rehabilitation model of treatment and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is not an exhaustive task list, and other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate or necessary by the supervisor or program director. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position, nor cause undue hardship to the Agency's operations.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 2-years experience providing psychosocial rehabilitative services to a disabled population required.
• Masters degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling and registration with the BBS as an LCSW, ASCW, LMFT, AMFT, LPCC, or APCC required.
• Experience in a supervisory/leadership role preferred.
• Willingness to become LPS designated to write 5150 holds for members when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and leadership to diverse staff who possess a wide range of skills, abilities and professional competencies.
• Flexible work schedule to include some nights, weekends and holidays.
• TB clearance and re-testing every year are conditions of continued employment.
• Must have good basic English writing skills, good basic computer skills and be highly organized.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be detail oriented, and able to prioritize and juggle multiple projects without losing productivity.