Mental Health Specialist - Inglewood

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

USVETS Inglewood - Inglewood, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$23.08 - $26.16 Hourly

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Position Overview

The Mental Health Specialist plays a key role in supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of veterans currently experiencing homelessness. This position provides direct services-including counseling, case management, and advocacy-to a caseload of up to 19 veterans, with a focus on harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical case management and short-term individual counseling using a harm reduction approach.
• Deliver substance abuse counseling to veterans requesting support.
• Conduct crisis intervention, risk assessments, and coordinate emergency response as needed.
• Support residents in achieving program goals related to housing retention, skill-building, income growth, and financial management.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions and community meetings.
• Provide community-based support, including transportation of veterans as appropriate.
• Collaborate with VA providers, case managers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Complete timely documentation, including intakes, progress notes, psychosocial assessments, and treatment plans.
• Participate in residential program activities such as wellness checks, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
• Maintain after-hours availability for veteran emergencies on a rotating basis.
• Attend required trainings and staff meetings, and contribute to program improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education & Licensing

Experience

Skills & Competencies

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