What you bring to SBHG (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred or Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.
• Two (2) years direct service experience with the mentally ill, preferably adults. Two (2) years supervisory experience in a health care setting.
• California Registered Intern Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage, Family and Child Counselor (LMFT) or Valid California LVN or LPT license. (Preferred)
• Valid California Driver’s License, required.
• First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross or obtain certification within 90 days of employment.

How you will make a difference (Job Overview):

This position has primary responsibility for implementing, directing, and supervising the Recovery Counselors, Peer Counselors, Household Coaches and Resource Specialists who provide case management, counseling, and rehabilitation and activity groups. Serves as the back-up for the Administrator and supports Clinical Director, as needed. The Program Director shall be on the premises the number of hours necessary to manage and administer the program component of the facility in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Division/Program Overview:

• 16-bed facilities
• Designed for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment.
• 24/7 programs as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization.
• Individuals can live on-site in a homelike setting for a short term while they receive counseling and learn basic living and interpersonal skills.
• Able to receive physical and psychological evaluation, mental health, and case management services, in addition to assistance locating permanent housing.

MLK Behavioral Health Center Crisis Residential Treatment

Los Angeles, CA