Clinical Supervisor (CHPLA)

SUMMARY

Founded in 1992, Community Health Project Los Angeles  (CHPLA)’s mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of people affected by substance use in Los Angeles, to increase access to health care, empower people to protect themselves, and educate each other to reduce harm in our communities. CHPLA combines direct services, advocacy, outreach, education, and research collaborations to fulfill this mission..

Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) is a community-based diversion approach with the goals of improving public safety, and reducing unnecessary justice system involvement of people who participate in the program. In a LEAD program, law enforcement officers exercise discretionary authority at point of contact to divert individuals to a community-based, harm-reduction intervention for law violations driven by unmet behavioral health needs. In lieu of the traditional criminal justice system cycle -- booking, detention, prosecution, conviction, incarceration -- individuals are instead referred into a trauma-informed, harm reduction intensive case-management program where the individual receives a wide range of support services. Prosecutors and law enforcement work closely with case managers to ensure that all contacts with LEAD participants going forward, including new criminal prosecutions for other offenses, are coordinated with the service plan for the participant to maximize the opportunity to achieve behavioral change. There are certain core principles to LEAD that are essential to achieve transformative outcomes. These include LEAD’s harm reduction/Housing First framework, which requires a focus on individual and community wellness, rather than an exclusive focus on sobriety; and  police officers and sergeants involvement  as meaningful and positive  meaningful partners in program design and operations.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Clinical Supervisor is responsible for providing clinical supervision to CHPLA’s ICMS LEAD Program (Intensive Case Management Program, formally: Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion/ updated to: Let Everyone Advance with Dignity) that supports both staff and participants. LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) is a collaborative project involving local police, prosecutors, public defenders, corrections officers and social service providers designed to divert individuals arrested or suspected of low-level drug offenses and/or prostitution into social services rather than the criminal justice system. These individuals will be engaged in supportive services with the goal of reducing legal recidivism and improving quality of life.

This is a full-time benefitted position. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

The pay rate for this position is $93,000.00 annually. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 Program Management

• Respond to crisis situations and engage in field-based intervention to support case managers with high acuity clients and crises. Lead the team in clinical intervention, assessment and deescalation.
• Work closely with LEAD Program Manager to support all programmatic needs.
• Assess the needs of program staff to ensure the delivery of relevant and effective case management, harm reduction interventions, and resource navigation.
• Monitor the progress of program participants; monitor and maintain accurate documentation of supportive services in accordance with Federal, State, County, and agency guidelines.
• Provide quality supervision regarding case management support, housing navigation, community reintegration, triage activities, and client documentation including eligibility.
• Accompany and support Case Managers during field-based services as needed.
• Continuously assess and consult with Case Managers and other CHPLA staff about client/participant needs with a true harm reduction, nonpunitive, and clinical approach.
• Provide clinically appropriate linkages to outside service providers and community partners.
• Oversee drop-in center services and ensure safe, nonjudgmental, welcoming, impactful, and beneficial space for participants.
• Attend all required trainings and meetings.
• Attend, advocate, and lead at ongoing court hearings in various districts for participants with their assigned case manager.
• Be available some evening and weekends to provide guidance during potential emergency situations encountered by ICMS case management staff. Document interactions and events from 24-hour/7 days on-call crisis intervention hotline. Answer incoming crisis calls, coordinate care and/or resources for clients.

Community Engagement

• Represent CHPLA at meetings with ODR, law enforcement, and other partners. Work directly with local police departments to build relationships and educate on program with goal that police will divert to services in lieu of arrest.
• Must know, understand, and be able to articulate the mission, vision, and core values of CHPLA and harm reduction as a practice.
  
  

Team Leadership

• Troubleshoot with CHPLA leadership team to develop strategies to remove barriers to achieving program/monthly goals and outcomes.
• Provide clinical oversight of LEAD Program case management services provided by CHPLA, staff interactions with ICMS participants, programmatic operations, and participant services documentation, etc.
• Provide in-person assessment, triage, crisis intervention and problem-solving services for LEAD participants experiencing complex health, mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Accompany each case manager during in person meetings with LEAD participants, at least one (1) time every quarter, to assess case manager skills with participants, model interventions for case managers, and assess case manager needs that are to be addressed in ongoing clinical supervision sessions.
• Conduct regular chart review and case conferences with LA County’s Office of Diversion and Re Entry (ODR) regarding ICMS-HR participants.
• Be available on an on-call basis to provide guidance during any emergency situations encountered by ICMS-HR case management staff.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision of clinical staff (includes ICMS clinical case managers, interns etc.), to ensure delivery of quality services and care and support staff’s clinical knowledge and growth.
• Plan and participate in special community events held to spread awareness of programs or promote participant health, wellness and empowerment.
• In collaboration with Executive Director, recruit, interview, and onboard new employees.

• Provide support in maintaining a safe, positive, and empowering work environment.

• Collaborate with Executive Director and Program Manager to develop policies and procedures to support teams across the agency and improve delivery of services.
• Attend community meetings to promote and offer education about ODR (Office of Diversion and Reentry) LEAD and the care options offered through the program.
• Develop and facilitate clinical and trauma-informed trainings for CHPLA staff.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Bilingual fluency (written and verbal) Engligh/Spanish is preferred
• Master’s degree in social work or similar mental health related major
• At least two (2) years of experience providing direct social services or Intensive Case Management Services – Harm Reduction (ICMS-HR)
• At least three (3) years of experience supervising a team of case managers (or staff in similar roles, such as outreach, peer support services, or community health workers, etc.).
• At least three (3) years of experience working with people experiencing homelessness (PEH), people who use drugs (PWUD), and/or who have chronic health issues.
• Demonstrated expertise in outreach and engagement, intensive case management, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, Housing First, crisis intervention, suicide assessment and prevention, care coordination, care planning, advocacy, substance use and mental health.
• Lived experience and/or diverse background is supported and preferred
• Experience with working with clients/participants that use drugs, engage in sex work, and/or are unhoused
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with crisis assessment, stabilization, and linkage services
• Deep understanding of harm reduction, low-threshold services, trauma informed care and patterns, risks and behaviors of drug use.
• Thorough understanding of criminal justice, mental health, medical, and housing systems. oppression, racism, and disenfranchisement in our society due to power and status hierarchies
• Able to travel and work in the field as needed

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• Active/Valid BBS license as a Clinical Social Worker (ACSW/LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT/LMFT) preferred.
• A valid California driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license required
• Must legally be able to drive company vehicles to various locations across Los Angeles
• Background check clearance required.

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in working with ethnic minority, impoverished and under- served communities and groups
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and public speakin skills, with the ability to effectively relate to staff and clients from a variety of cultures, languages and educational backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance
• Ability and willingness to work some evenings and other non-traditional hours as needed
• Ability to remain positive and composed, despite working in a high stress and high demand environment
• Able to travel and work in the field as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand                               Frequently

Walk                                 Frequently

Sit                                    Frequently

Handling / Fingering          Occasionally

Reach Outward                 Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder      Occasionally

Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally

Lift / Carry                         Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs.

Push/Pull                          Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs.

See                                  Constantly

Taste/ Smell                      Not Applicable

Not Applicable         Not required for essential functions

Occasionally            (0 - 2 hrs./day)

Frequently             (2 - 5 hrs./day)

Constantly               (5+ hrs./day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled. Some field work may be required.

Staff may encounter environmental hazards such as stray animals, moving vehicles, high-crime areas, and individuals who may be aggressive or in crisis. The position requires collaboration with team members and community partners, frequent local travel, and the ability to work in unpredictable or high-pressure situations. Work may occur outdoors and may involve exposure to weather conditions, noise, odors, fumes, pollen, and other environmental factors common to field-based outreach work. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested candidates should submit a resume for consideration. 

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.