ICMS LCSW Program Clinician - Special Programs (JR 5491)

PATH; California (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

PATH is seeking a LCSW Clinician to join the ICMS Special Programs Team at our Los Angeles office. You will deliver crisis intervention, risk assessment, and biopsychosocial evaluations while coordinating care with mental health and SUD providers.

As part of a multidisciplinary group, you’ll support clients in a Permanent Supportive Housing context, ensuring timely documentation and coordination of services in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Active California Board of Behavioral Sciences licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC).
• 1 year of experience as Clinical Supervisor in programs serving homelessness or related populations.

Responsibilities

• Use clinical training to provide crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Provide mental health training and consultation to program staff.
• Accompany staff on outreach/home visits for assessments and clinical support.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments per policy.
• Connect clients to mental health and SUD treatment and coordinate care.
• Provide temporary mental health counseling until connected to treatment.
• Maintain documentation and client files.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Creativity

Critical thinking

Ethics

Education

CA Licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC)

Job description

WHY WORK FOR US

We are mission and values driven and your contributions will make a difference. We make a positive difference in people's lives and help an average of 23 people per week to find a place to live.

If you join us, you will be able to advocate for change while also working with influential people who effect changes in policy and devote time to issues of racial and social justice. We prioritize your work/life balance and provide various scheduling options in addition to generous time off, health, and wellness benefits and we're committed to helping you reach your potential by providing opportunities for professional growth across the state.

JR 5491

LCSW Clinician

Los Angeles, CA 90004

Salary: $37.40 - $45.98 per hour

Pay Frequency: 24 Pay Periods Per Year

Full Time

Non-Exempt

Driving Required

• This position requires active licensure with the BBS**

PATH is seeking candidates passionate about helping others make a positive change in their lives to join our ICMS Special Programs Team as the LCSW Clinician, working out of our main office on Madison Avenue in Los Angeles.

About Path

Since its foundation in 1984, PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) has pioneered bold and effective approaches to assist people experiencing homelessness. PATH operates services throughout California, connecting our clients to a comprehensive continuum of homelessness prevention, street outreach, employment preparation and placement assistance, individualized case management, supportive services, interim housing, and permanent supportive housing.

About Our Supportive Housing Services

Our Supportive Housing Services (SHS) programs provide Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) in a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) setting to individuals who have experienced homelessness and have a history of chronic health, mental health, and/or co-occurring conditions. Services are centralized and provided to clients living on-site to ensure ease of access to the resources necessary for long-term housing stabilization, improving their quality of life and community integration.

About The Licensed Clinician

As part of the ICMS Team, the Clinician provides clinical-level support to interdisciplinary teams, promoting mental wellness for clients through direct client assessment and intervention. This role offers clinical context and insight in team meetings and case conferencing, primarily focusing on crisis intervention, risk assessment, psychosocial rehabilitation, and transitional mental health services while connecting clients to care.

Position Responsibilities

• Use clinical training to provide crisis intervention and risk assessment to any program client in need.
• Provide mental health training and consultation to program staff.
• Accompany staff on outreach visits and home visits to conduct assessments and provide clinical support.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments as needed per the program's policies and procedures.
• Connect clients to appropriate levels of mental health and SUD treatment and coordinate care with client's mental health and/or SUD provider.
• Provide temporary mental health counseling until they can be connected to treatment.
• Collaborate with the client's assigned case manager/clinical case manager and other team members.
• Maintains documentation standards as required by the Program and PATH policies, including completing case file notes in a timely manner and maintains a complete, accurate, and current client file with all required documents.

What You Bring

We’re looking for candidates with:

• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail: Gather and interpret data, identifying trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making. Ability to consistently produce high-quality work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work effectively with others, seeking out and building positive working relationships with colleagues, participants, and stakeholders. Work effectively with others, contributing to team goals and recognizing the strengths and contributions of others.
• Communication: Convey information clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) to individuals and groups in a manner that informs, engages and maintains their attention.
• Creativity and Initiative: Take action and make decisions without being prompted, demonstrating a proactive approach to work and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Think outside the box, generating innovative solutions to problems or challenges.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyze and evaluate information and situations, identify key issues, consider alternatives, and make logical decisions based on sound reasoning that will achieve the desired outcome.
• Ethics and Boundaries: Maintain ethical and professional standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and a commitment to doing the right thing in all situations while maintaining professional boundaries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current and active licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPCC).
• One (1) year of experience as a Clinical Supervisor in a program(s) that serves populations experiencing homelessness and/or populations suffering from comorbidity.

Mandatory Requirements

Regardless of qualifications, candidates must:

• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis Test
  • Background Screening
  • Drug Test

DRIVING

Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role, all candidates must:

• Have reliable transportation
• A valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

PATH is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and objectivity in our services and employment practices. To avoid potential conflicts of interest and ensure the integrity of our programs, we are unable to employ individuals who are currently receiving services from PATH or have received services within the past two years.

CALIFORNIA-BASED WORK EXPECTATIONS

We are a California employer. Therefore, all regular and customary work must be performed within the state. Approval for work outside of the office, does not establish approval for work to be conducted outside of California.

PATH does not offer fully remote positions. While some roles may include a schedule that involves multiple designated worksites or approved off-site locations (e.g., hybrid schedules), this does not imply that work will be performed from home. Many positions are fully on-site with no off-site work. All work schedules are determined by the responsibilities of the role and operational requirements, and may be adjusted at any time.

What We Offer

In addition to a rewarding work environment, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.

PATH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PATH 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.

PATH will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

PATH is dedicated to racial and social justice by centering equity in our service delivery and maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment for the communities we serve. We seek awareness and insight from witnessing the stories of our clients and learning from the experiences of our staff to ensure impactful systems change. If people are empowered, they can bring their authentic, whole selves to work and when people feel like they belong, they can become part of a unified effort of ending homelessness for all.