Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) is seeking a Social Worker and Therapist Mental Health Program Navigator to join their team. The Navigation Team responds to requests from within the community and other MHALA programs for mental health linkage and services. The ideal candidate will have a LCSW/LMFT/LPCC license, minimum 2 years of experience providing psychosocial rehabilitative services to a disabled population, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Requirements
- LCSW/LMFT/LPCC license preferred
- Minimum 2 years of experience providing psychosocial rehabilitative services to a disabled population required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; tact and diplomacy
- Excellent relationship building skills; exceptional ability to communicate articulately and effectively in large group settings
- Outstanding team building and facilitation skills; ability to build consensus and seek input
- Extensive experience working with individuals experiencing mental health needs, physical health problems, substance use problems, poverty, and homelessness
- Knowledge and experience in the mental health field
- Ability to handle complex crisis situations
- Knowledge of community resources and experience building community relationships
- Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Flexible work schedule to include some evenings or weekends when necessary
- Driving with current class C driver’s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be insured by MHALA’s liability insurance are conditions of employment
- TB clearance and re-testing every year are conditions of continued employment
- COVID-19 vaccinations or booster shots are not currently required, however this may become a requirement in the future. Failure to abide by any agency policy, including those relating to a vaccine or booster shot may result in termination of employment
- Employment verification directly from three (3) past employers within the most recent 7-year period
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Clinical supervision hours
- MHALA covering cost of important trainings and seminars
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Generous paid time off
