Health and Wellness Substance Use Therapist

JOB TITLE: Health and Wellness Substance Use Therapist

REPORTS TO: Clinical Director

SCHEDULE: Tuesday-Saturday (9:00am-5:30pm)

LOCATION: Venice, CA, Access Center; Los Angeles, CA, Nova Transitional Housing, On-site

STATUS: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Exempt

DRIVER POSITION: Yes [If yes, see driving policy below]

SALARY RANGE: $70,304 - $75,000 / annually

ABOUT US:

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs.

SPY is a unique social impact agency that values community collaboration, and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of youth. If you have the skills, passion, and collaborative spirit, join our growing team.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Health and Wellness Substance Use Therapist will support the growth and development of SPY’s clinical programming by offering individual and group therapy and specialized substance use services utilizing a harm reduction approach. The therapist will support members in meeting their goals, improving health and wellness, and building community connections.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Work collaboratively to develop, innovate, and grow SPY’s clinical services through providing holistic substance use and mental health services to promote health and wellness.
• Provide in-person therapeutic services at our drop-in Center (Venice, CA) and housing sites through both individual and group therapy with a specialization in substance use and harm reduction.
• Develop and facilitate programming to build community, expand social support, reduce stigma, support safe use practices, prevent overdose, increase knowledge around substance use, and provide recovery groups.
• Participate in the On-Call Clinician rotation during drop-in hours, completing risk assessments and safety plans when clinically indicated.
• Facilitate and document comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and verification of disability assessments using a person-centered approach.
• Collaborate with members to develop treatment plans designed to meet member identified goals, utilize clinically appropriate trauma-informed interventions, and document progress.
• Build relationships with other providers and serve as a liaison between the clinical department and partnering agencies to assist in building a robust continuum of care for members seeking support around substance use and/or mental health.
• Attend relevant community convenings and collaborate with community connections to enhance services.
• Provide clinical case management as needed, including referrals to detox, residential treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP) programs and other levels of care.
• Contribute to SPY clinical case conferences.
• Complete clinical documentation, activity tracking, outcome surveys, and reporting in a timely fashion.
• Facilitate member accountability meetings and collaborate to develop appropriate support and safety plans utilizing a restorative justice approach.
• Ensure therapeutic services with youth are strengths based, non-judgmental, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and utilize harm reduction.
• Work collaboratively across internal departments and assist with general SPY programming as needed.
• Conduct staff training and presentations to increase knowledge of substance use and appropriate clinical practice.
• Work within established legal and ethical guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.