Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
AB109
Experienced
Title: Therapist, AB109
Division: Project 180
Pay Scale: $35.76-$39.34/hour
The Organization
SSG-Project 180 turns lives around through innovative, wraparound services that keep people out of
institutions and in their communities. Project 180 is a leader in the forensic treatment space, offering
high-quality, specialized treatment programs that serve thousands of justice-involved individuals. Our
programs span criminal justice intercepts and include pre-arrest interventions, court-based diversions, jail in-reach, and intensive post-release services. Project 180 operates in partnership with County agencies including the Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Department of Health Services (DHS), and the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD).
The Program
The AB109 program provides intensive, wraparound behavioral health treatment to a forensic population. Through Assembly Bill 109, individuals convicted of a felony crime serve a portion of their sentence in jail or prison and are released early with 1 year of community supervision. If appropriate, participants are mandated to behavioral health treatment by LA County Probation. The program aims to reduce recidivism and support clients with personal recovery goals. The program is funded by the Department of Mental Health (DMH), and operates in collaboration with LA County Probation and LA Superior Court.
The Position
Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and Clinical Supervisor, the therapist is responsible for
providing intensive, wraparound, clinical services to include psychotherapy, rehabilitation, clinical case
management and crisis intervention. The AB109 therapists are a member of a multidisciplinary treatment
team and provide clinical recommendations to support the client's treatment objectives and goal of
reducing recidivism. A successful AB109 therapist will actively engage this population in services,
supporting their clients in making progress towards meaningful recovery goals.
Essential Functions:
Provide intensive, wraparound, clinical services
Required:
None
Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
Job duties are to be performed both in office and field settings, including Project 180’s interim housing
sites. Shifts to be scheduled during evenings and or weekends.
Physical Requirements
The employee is expected to move about the worksite throughout the day, which may involve walking,
standing, and climbing stairs, or using a mobility device, or similar. The employee is expected to drive,
carry a maximum of 20 lbs, listen, and speak in order to complete job requirements.
Mental Requirements
The employee must be able to do any/all of the following: perform complex and varied tasks such as
synthesizing information and making decisions without immediate supervision; handle routine
distractions, interruptions, noise, and uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; interact
professionally and diplomatically in high-stress situations; create and follow plans; meet deadlines.
Division: Project 180
Pay Scale: $35.76-$39.34/hour
The Organization
SSG-Project 180 turns lives around through innovative, wraparound services that keep people out of
institutions and in their communities. Project 180 is a leader in the forensic treatment space, offering
high-quality, specialized treatment programs that serve thousands of justice-involved individuals. Our
programs span criminal justice intercepts and include pre-arrest interventions, court-based diversions, jail in-reach, and intensive post-release services. Project 180 operates in partnership with County agencies including the Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Department of Health Services (DHS), and the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD).
The Program
The AB109 program provides intensive, wraparound behavioral health treatment to a forensic population. Through Assembly Bill 109, individuals convicted of a felony crime serve a portion of their sentence in jail or prison and are released early with 1 year of community supervision. If appropriate, participants are mandated to behavioral health treatment by LA County Probation. The program aims to reduce recidivism and support clients with personal recovery goals. The program is funded by the Department of Mental Health (DMH), and operates in collaboration with LA County Probation and LA Superior Court.
The Position
Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and Clinical Supervisor, the therapist is responsible for
providing intensive, wraparound, clinical services to include psychotherapy, rehabilitation, clinical case
management and crisis intervention. The AB109 therapists are a member of a multidisciplinary treatment
team and provide clinical recommendations to support the client's treatment objectives and goal of
reducing recidivism. A successful AB109 therapist will actively engage this population in services,
supporting their clients in making progress towards meaningful recovery goals.
Essential Functions:
Provide intensive, wraparound, clinical services
- Actively engage clients in services through the development of strong rapport, consistent contact and use of motivational interviewing skills. Provide inreach and outreach services as needed, meeting clients “where they are at” (service location, client’s point of view).
- Complete initial assessment, formulate a diagnosis and engage clients in treatment planning. Services to target symptom reduction and cornerstones of recovery oriented care (instilling hope, empowerment, self-responsibility and engaging in meaningful roles).
- Provide individual and group psychotherapy, rehabilitation, clinical case management and crisis intervention services.
- Engage and collaborate with collaterals (DMH, DPH-SAPC, probation, hospitals, court, etc.). Provide psychoeducation related to mental health recovery to better support clients treatment plan and engage in client advocacy.
- Assist clients with linkages to a higher level of care, as needed.
- Service delivery is consistent with ethical standards and a harm reduction, strength based, trauma informed framework.
- Actively contributes to planning and execution of clinical interventions in collaboration with the treatment team. Leverage unique skills and abilities of team members in service delivery.
- Participate in outreach and engagement efforts with the treatment team.
- Coordinate services with various public and private community health, mental health, and social service agencies to ensure appropriate services for clients.
- Facilitate linkage to DPH-SAPC, as needed.
- Maintain comprehensive case notes in the electronic health record per program guidelines
- Maintain and submit billing records per program guidelines.
- Participate in program data collection per program guidelines.
- Adhere to mandated reporting requirements.
- Regular attendance required. Holiday or weekend work may be required.
- Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Maintain active license and/or registrations as applicable (ie BBS, CCAPP).
- Clinical Expertise: Provides clinical care with a focus on high-quality service delivery.
- Empathetic and able to develop strong relationships with clients.
- Collaborative: Able to work in diverse teams to solve complex issues.
- Adaptive to changing circumstances and client needs in a dynamic environment.
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills, remains calm under pressure.
- Organized: Strong organization systems and attention to detail.
- Communication skills: Clearly conveys information, builds rapport, and effectively engages with clients.
Required:
- Master’s degree in social work or mental health field from an accredited college or university, and valid license or registration with licensing body (i.e. the BBS).
- Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
- Valid CA driver’s license, proof of insurance and own vehicle required. Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed.
- Must not be on any type of legal supervision (probation or parole).
- Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check.
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience working with the forensic and/or dual diagnosed populations.
- Experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a mental health or outpatient setting.
- Knowledge of and experience with providing trauma informed services.
- Spanish speaking.
None
Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
Job duties are to be performed both in office and field settings, including Project 180’s interim housing
sites. Shifts to be scheduled during evenings and or weekends.
Physical Requirements
The employee is expected to move about the worksite throughout the day, which may involve walking,
standing, and climbing stairs, or using a mobility device, or similar. The employee is expected to drive,
carry a maximum of 20 lbs, listen, and speak in order to complete job requirements.
Mental Requirements
The employee must be able to do any/all of the following: perform complex and varied tasks such as
synthesizing information and making decisions without immediate supervision; handle routine
distractions, interruptions, noise, and uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; interact
professionally and diplomatically in high-stress situations; create and follow plans; meet deadlines.
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