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DWC is seeking a full-time Clinician - Mental Health to provide comprehensive, trauma-informed clinical services to women and gender-diverse individuals in the context of our Trauma Recovery Center program. The Clinician - Mental Health will engage women in biopsychosocial assessment & treatment planning, and will provide crisis intervention and de-escalation, individual & group therapy, clinical case management, and consultation to a multi-disciplinary team. This role is a member of the Clinical Department and reports directly to the Clinical Program Manager.
Essential Functions

• Provide trauma informed, culturally responsive therapeutic services to participants, including individual and group therapy and crisis intervention
• Carry a caseload of 15-20 therapy clients and provide brief, evidence-based treatment to survivors of violent crime
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and engage participants in establishing goals for mental health treatment and recovery
• Provide effective crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation, including risk assessment, safety planning and follow-up interventions as needed
• Identify and provide needed resources and referrals to survivors of violent crime, including housing-related assistance, basic needs support, medical and mental health services, substance abuse treatment, vocational support, and public benefits including SSI as needed
• Work to effectively meet clients' needs and resolve individual barriers through follow-up, advocacy, and collaboration with DWC staff and other community service providers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with participants, staff and community providers
• Assist staff with clinical consultation, care coordination and coaching around clinical interventions and de-escalation techniques as needed
• Comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations around confidentiality and mandated reporting
• Maintain accurate and timely records per contract and DWC Documentation Policy, including required Trauma Recovery Center and ACCESS Center program paperwork, mental health and case management progress notes, incident reports, and documentation of services provided to each client
• Provide regular, written reports to the Clinical Program Manager and additional reports as assigned
• Provide clinical consultation and trainings to staff across departments as needed
• Participate in individual and group supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings, and required trainings
• Act as supervisor or preceptor to clinical interns, as appropriate
• Provide weekly individual and group intern supervision as needed, and review intern clinical documentation and provide necessary feedback
• Serve as an ambassador of DWC and its mission and values by participating in community meetings/collaboratives/events
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies

• Trauma-Informed
• Flexible
• Relationship Management
• Empathic
• Time Management
• Creative
• Excellent Communication
• Strong Problem-Solving and Crisis Intervention skills
• Cultural humility

Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have direct reports. This position may require offering support and clinical guidance to Master's level student interns.
Work Environment
Downtown Women's Center operates several program and administrative locations in the Skid Row neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles. The organization's primary hub is located on San Pedro Street (SP) and includes participant-facing services, staff and departmental offices, and Permanent Supportive Housing units.
Programs at the SP site include the Day Center, Women's Health Clinic, kitchen and meal services, Trauma Recovery Center, supportive service offices, and housing units, among other operations.
Although some positions may have a primary work location at another DWC program site or within the community, employees in all roles may be expected to attend trainings, meetings, or other work-related activities at the San Pedro (SP) location. Parking near the San Pedro (SP) Access Center is limited, and employees should plan for offsite parking with a short walk to the site.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This job requires the ability to lift up to 25 lbs., open filing cabinets, bend, and stand on a stool as necessary.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday- Friday 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM.
Travel
Regular travel throughout Los Angeles County is required in this position.
Work Location
Expectation to work either in the field or the office at least three days per week. Must be able to work on-site as scheduled for in-person meetings and training.
Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Current BBS registration in the State of California required
• Experience working in social services; homeless services experience strongly preferred
• Experience providing trauma-informed care preferred
• Crisis intervention experience, and familiarity and comfort working with issues related to homelessness, substance use, mental health diagnosis, and history of trauma required
• Knowledge and training in EBPs (i.e. Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, CBT, DBT, Trauma-Informed Care) preferred
• Knowledge and experience with clinical assessment, treatment planning and diagnosis required
• Knowledge of local resources available to individuals experiencing homelessness preferred
• Excellent active listening and crisis intervention skills with ability to exercise and model good judgment
• Strong written and oral communication skills; proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, including proficiency in balancing direct service responsibilities and record-keeping
• Ability to solve problems by being resourceful and using creativity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Cultural humility; knowledge of communities that are disproportionately represented in the homeless population (communities of color, LGBTQ+ etc.)
• Professional attitude; strong work ethic; team and service-oriented, friendly, and positive
• Oral and written fluency in English required; Spanish a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required
• Must be a CA resident and live at least 80 miles from DWC; must be available for in-person meetings at DWC.
• Must provide documentation of a negative TB test result within the last twelve months, on first day of hire.

Pay Range
$74,550-$75,050
Work Authorization
Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. DWC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B.
Fair Chance Act Statement
Downtown Women's Center will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Downtown Women's Center is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right's Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
Downtown Women's Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and actively seeks candidates who reflect the rich diversity of the communities that we serve. We are committed to a work environment that embraces and promotes individuality and inclusion. We believe that diversity and inclusion of varied perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences are essential to our organization's effectiveness, and allow us to serve our clients in the respectful, responsive, and understanding way that they deserve. We define diversity in broad terms to include race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental or physical disability, marital status, pregnancy, military and veteran status, medical condition, geography, socio-economic status, and other unique attributes that make us who we are.
Downtown Women's Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pay Range: $74,550 - $75,050 per year