LCSW / LMFT for Homeless Outreach

St. Jude Neighborhood Health; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers in Fullerton, CA is seeking a full-time LCSW or LMFT to engage in outreach, assessment, and treatment of unhoused individuals on the streets of north Orange County.

Outreach will be conducted as part of a mobile team in partnership with The Hope Center of Orange County. You will perform psychosocial evaluations, crisis intervention, and assist with community referrals, ensuring follow-up and coordination with medical staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or MFT from an accredited university.
• CA LCSW or LMFT license in good standing.
• Two years’ recent experience, preferably with unhoused populations.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial evaluations and assessments and provide counseling to a diverse patient population.
• Provide crisis intervention and follow-up services as needed.
• Complete state-mandated documentation within required time frames (child, elder abuse, domestic violence).
• Collaborate with medical staff to assess social needs and monitor treatment progress.
• Maintain clear, accurate notes in the electronic health record and manage a caseload of direct clinical, diagnostic, and outreach services.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Strong communication skills

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Join our growing clinics, focused on giving back to the community. We are a team-based collaborative community practice, with locations in Fullerton, Anaheim, and Orange. We believe that all should have access to high-quality comprehensive health care, regardless of ability to pay. Join our team as we focus on improving the health and well-being of our patients and our communities. Our work is rooted in our values of Justice, Excellence, Dignity, and Compassion.

St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers is seeking a full-time LCSW or LMFT to engage in outreach, assessment, and treatment of the needs of unhoused persons living on the streets of north Orange County. Outreach will be undertaken in partnership with The Hope Center of Orange County and will primary focus on servicing unhoused women age 40 and older. Most of this job will involve performing work outdoors and interacting with individuals living on the streets and will be undertaken as part of a mobile team.This position if funded via a one-year grant, with potential to extend the grant for additional year.

You'd be a great fit here if the following skills apply to you:

• You are patient-centered - you exhibit warmth, friendliness, calm, and take initiative to solve problems
• You treat others with dignity and respect
• You value the work we do, with a high regard for ethical practices, care, and patience
• You are collaborative, adaptive, and diligent
• You know the balance of being light-hearted, professional, and can prioritize competing tasks
• You can use computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and are open to learning what you do not know
• You are reliable, adaptable, and non-judgmental

Essential Functions (What You Do)

Complete psychosocial evaluations, assessments, and provide counseling services to a diverse population of patients with a wide range of mental health diagnosis, including individuals with a history of substance use disorder.

Provide effective follow-up services and community referrals as appropriate.

Provide crisis intervention to patients.

Initiate and complete all state-mandated documentation within specified time frames on child and elder abuse and domestic violence.

Collaborate with medical providers, nurses, patients to assess patients’ social needs and monitor progress of treatment.

Ensure timely documentation of all patient contact in clear, concise and accurate notes with the patient’s electronic health record.

Maintains a caseload; performs a variety of direct clinical, diagnostic, treatment, and outreach services.

Salary Range:

$90,775.00 to $111,354.00 per year + generous benefits

St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any protected basis.

Job Requirements:

Education:

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited University.

License/ Certifications:

Current and valid license in good standing – Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Provider level basic life support (BLS) from AHA approved program.

Experience:

Two years' recent experience, preferably working unhoused persons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Office administrative practices and procedures, including EMR (preferably EPIC), management and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Familiar with the culture and customs of the clients with whom you will interact.
• Communication skills consistent with the facilitation of mental health wellness topics to individuals, small and large groups of community residents.
• Effective written and verbal communication across all levels of the organization and with vendors.
• Highly organized with strong time management skills, being able to perform simultaneous tasks, prioritize them effectively and follow through quickly.
• Proficiency with computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; Internet)

Preferred Requirements

Bilingual in English and Spanish, is preferred but not required.

Experience working with people experiencing homelessness

Experience providing patient care in non-traditional environments (i.e. streets and /or shelters)