Mental Health Specialist (Lancaster)

Pay Rate USD $32.90/Hr. Why Join Us You believe that every person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. You are ready to utilize your talent, experience, and creativity towards purpose-driven work. You want to work alongside industry leaders to learn, implement, and pioneer best practices. LA Family Housing is a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development. With 40 years of experience and 17,000+ lives changed each year, we know what it takes to end homelessness. We take tremendous pride in the emergence of our staff as national leaders in innovation, best practices, and policy within housing production and homeless services. Join the fight to end homelessness and make a difference in people’s lives at LA Family Housing! The Position The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) is responsible for providing direct clinical intervention to participants (families and individual adults) in Interim Housing Site(s) or as part of a street-based Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). The MHS will identify participants needing mental health services through assessments, referrals, and coordination of care with partner agencies. The MHS will connect participants to community based and mental health care, provide crisis prevention and intervention, recommend level of care options, and support participants by utilizing evidenced based clinical modalities The MHS will provide in-person individual one-on-one care and lead groups. The MHS will also support their team by consulting on cases, providing recommendations for services and modeling appropriate interventions with members of their multidisciplinary team. The MHS must be able to complete thorough clinical assessment, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and collaborate closely with various community-based programs connected to the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and Department of Health Services (DHS). What You'll Do Deliver in-person clinical case management and behavioral health services to homeless individuals in interim housing or outreach teams. Conduct mental health, substance use, and safety assessments for identified participants. Forge partnerships with mental health service providers, Department of Mental Health, VA, and hospital social work teams, referring participants and maintaining resource listings. Lead discharge planning and care coordination efforts, aligned with Harm Reduction, Housing First, and Trauma-Informed Care principles. Collaborate with medical providers to ensure triage to necessary medical care for participants. Employ crisis intervention and conflict management techniques when needed. Assist with medication monitoring, promoting healthy habits. Provide task supervision to MSW interns, serving as a Preceptor or Field Instructor as required. Aid in onboarding activities for MHS new-hires, offering expertise in assessment, documentation, linkage, and…