Clinician - Journey Project (LGSW)

some; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SOME, Inc. in Washington, DC, is seeking a Clinician to provide trauma-informed mental health services to gun-violence survivors.

The role includes assessments, therapy, and care coordination with care teams and community partners, ensuring warm handoffs and referrals. The position is located at Conway Behavioral Health Services, 4420 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC 20019, on a hybrid schedule, with Monday and Friday remote work.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and LGSW license in DC or eligibility.
• 1+ year experience in mental health interventions.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and underserved populations.
• CPR & AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic assessments and provide therapy to survivors.
• Provide warm handoffs and referrals to care teams and partners.
• Maintain clinical notes within 1 business day.
• Coordinate care and support with FQHCs and housing programs.
• Deliver crisis intervention services when needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Mental health assessment

Clinical interventions

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Master's degree

LGSW license

DC Health CPR & AED

LICSW/LPC preferred

Tools

MS Office

Electronic Health Records

Job description

SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in Washington, DC, helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them.

Our more than 30 programs throughout the district provide comprehensive services that lead to mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training, living-wage employment, and affordable housing. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare, and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Compensation: We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,600 and may be commensurate with experience.

Position Description

The Clinician utilizes evidence-based, trauma-informed best practices to provide diagnostic assessments, therapy, and clinical interventions to primary and secondary survivors of gun violence who have been directly referred from the Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement (ONSE). This role promotes holistic integration by collaborating with clients’ care teams within SOME and external community partners. The Clinician also ensures continuity of care by providing warm handoffs, support, and referrals to case managers, prescribers, and other providers affiliated with SOME’s programming.

The position is located at Conway Behavioral Health Services (BHS Conway), 4420 Benning Rd NE
Washington, DC 20019.

This position is grant-funded and dependent on the renewal of grant funding each year. The position will end after one year unless additional grant funding is secured.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (40 hours per week; Hybrid). This position is currently approved for a hybrid work schedule, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Remote work is a privilege, not a guarantee, and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on business needs, operational requirements, or performance. Employees may also be required to report to the office on scheduled remote workdays as needed.

Required

Master's Degree; 1+ years' experience providing mental health interventions, working with underserved populations, and/or familiar with trauma-informed care.

Preferred

Master's degree in social work; LICSW/LPC issued by the District of Columbia Department of Health; 3+ years' experience providing diagnostic assessments, trauma-informed therapy, and clinical care coordination.

Required License/Certification

LGSW issued by the District of Columbia Department of Health; Basic Life Support [CPR & AED] Provider

Expected Contributions: Mental Health & Trauma Treatment Services

• Assess clients for appropriate clinical interventions (SBIRT, diagnostic assessment, therapy, clinical referrals, etc.)
• Plan trauma-informed treatment for clients
• Provide screening, brief intervention, and referrals to clients who are referred to SOME's mental health programming
• Provide crisis intervention services for clients experiencing crisis in SOME's mental health programming
• Maintain an ongoing mental health, trauma, and/or grief therapy caseload of clients
• Facilitate groups, as assigned
• Ensure clinical notes are entered within 1 business day of intervention
• Participate in weekly case review meeting.
• Facilitate weekly case review meetings in collaboration with leadership or independently, as needed.

Expected Contributions: Clinical Care Coordination

• Support clients with adherence to appointments (outreach to clients who no-show)
• Collaborate and refer clients to appropriate internal and external providers to address client needs
• Refer clients to appropriate level of care as needed (Crisis Stabilization, ACT Teams, Hospitalization, CSAs, etc.)
• Support with basic case management, as needed

Integration

• Attend various clinical meetings within FQHCs and SOME housing/mental health programming which promotes integration
• Provide trauma-informed mental health consultation to FQHCs, housing and mental health providers and staff
• Collaborate with client's physicians/ prescribers/ and providers to ensure clients receive holistic care
• Provide coverage to FQHC, as needed

Supervisory

• Ensure appropriate staffing levels, evaluate, hire, and train new employees.
• Contribute to budget development and ensure the budget complies with SOME's financial reporting requirements.
• Contribute to strategy development and strive to improve departments' performance and functions; assist in the development of standards and goals as appropriate.
• Schedule staff work hours as needed and monitor for time and attendance; approve timecards and requests for leave.
• Provide coaching and training for all staff, assist staff with work processes and policies, and encourage opportunities for professional development.
• Ensure billable services are processed in compliance with SOME regulations and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of trauma, mental health, and substance use disorders
• Strong clinical skills including assessment and diagnosis, and trauma-informed treatment
• Knowledge of electronic health records usage and management
• Experience with or ability to learn brief interventions for walk-in and warm-handover clients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced FQHC environment
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Works well independently

Reports To

Program Manager

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Requires looking at a computer screen for several hours a day. May be required to sit for long periods. Must be able to travel to events and meetings off-site

Position Designation

This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing prior to or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

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