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Get Access To All JobsRole: HSSP Clinician ODR
Reports to: Director, HSSP-ODR
Program: 1307-HSS MHSA
Department: Integrated Care
Location: Bloom (Magnolia Bloom) - 1770 Magnolia Ave, Long Beach CA 90813
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-Management
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.
Openings: 1
Summary:
The Housing Supportive Services Program (HSSP) is a specialized program that provides comprehensive and intensive field-based community mental health services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) who are formerly homeless and have a Severe Mental Illness (SMI) or Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Clinician will conduct psychotherapy with adult members that have severe and persistent mental illness in the office, in member’s homes, or the field. The Clinician’s primary responsibilities are to engage members and to coordinate mental health and recovery services that will ensure housing stability and community integration. This position is responsible for maintaining the highest quality provision of direct individual and group therapeutic services and case management services, while fostering teamwork among staff and across departments and programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide, coordinate, and implement mental health and recovery support services with individual members.
- Conduct individual, family and group psychotherapy.
- Develop effective, trusting relationships with members, with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental health.
- Collaborate with each member to develop their individual service plan; review and update it upon completion of goals.
- Assist management and other Clinicians with program evaluation and modification for future program improvements and growth.
- Assist members with becoming involved in daily activities, socialization, health maintenance, sense of community, and progress in recovery reflective of The People Concern’s model which emphasizes customer choice, harm reduction, and psycho-social rehabilitation.
- Work cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the HSSP team, including participation in weekly staff meetings, group clinical supervision, and trainings.
- Develop and maintain a complete, accurate, and current member file with all funder-required documents.
- Assist in crisis interventions as needed, including participating in on call rotation calendar for overnight and weekend After Hours Emergency Line.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field of study from an accredited university.
- Valid registration or licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
- Current, valid California Driver’s with an acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle.
- Able to transport members in your vehicle.
- Outstanding clinical and strong team-building skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, and computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with unhoused population, experience responding to/assessing for crisis.
- Bilingual Spanish.
Work Environment:
- Combination of field and office environment.
- On occasion walk or drive to different local sites.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35lbs.
- Will necessitate working in busy and at times loud environments.
- Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor.
- May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day.
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF
- Act as a role model
- Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
- Continuously learn and improve
- Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
- Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
- Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
- Collaborate
Equal Opportunity Employer
The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.
About the People Concern
The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Days
- Paid Sick Days
- Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
- TELUS Health
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
- The People Concern University & Certificates
Role: HSSP Clinician ODR
Reports to: Director, HSSP-ODR
Program: 1307-HSS MHSA
Department: Integrated Care
Location: Bloom (Magnolia Bloom) - 1770 Magnolia Ave, Long Beach CA 90813
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Status: Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-Management
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.
Openings: 1
Summary:
The Housing Supportive Services Program (HSSP) is a specialized program that provides comprehensive and intensive field-based community mental health services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) who are formerly homeless and have a Severe Mental Illness (SMI) or Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Clinician will conduct psychotherapy with adult members that have severe and persistent mental illness in the office, in member’s homes, or the field. The Clinician’s primary responsibilities are to engage members and to coordinate mental health and recovery services that will ensure housing stability and community integration. This position is responsible for maintaining the highest quality provision of direct individual and group therapeutic services and case management services, while fostering teamwork among staff and across departments and programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide, coordinate, and implement mental health and recovery support services with individual members.
- Conduct individual, family and group psychotherapy.
- Develop effective, trusting relationships with members, with a focus on facilitating independence and maintenance of improved physical and mental health.
- Collaborate with each member to develop their individual service plan; review and update it upon completion of goals.
- Assist management and other Clinicians with program evaluation and modification for future program improvements and growth.
- Assist members with becoming involved in daily activities, socialization, health maintenance, sense of community, and progress in recovery reflective of The People Concern’s model which emphasizes customer choice, harm reduction, and psycho-social rehabilitation.
- Work cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the HSSP team, including participation in weekly staff meetings, group clinical supervision, and trainings.
- Develop and maintain a complete, accurate, and current member file with all funder-required documents.
- Assist in crisis interventions as needed, including participating in on call rotation calendar for overnight and weekend After Hours Emergency Line.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field of study from an accredited university.
- Valid registration or licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
- Current, valid California Driver’s with an acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle.
- Able to transport members in your vehicle.
- Outstanding clinical and strong team-building skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, and computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with unhoused population, experience responding to/assessing for crisis.
- Bilingual Spanish.
Work Environment:
- Combination of field and office environment.
- On occasion walk or drive to different local sites.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35lbs.
- Will necessitate working in busy and at times loud environments.
- Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor.
- May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day.
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF
- Act as a role model
- Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
- Continuously learn and improve
- Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
- Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
- Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
- Collaborate
Equal Opportunity Employer
The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.
About the People Concern
The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Days
- Paid Sick Days
- Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
- TELUS Health
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
- The People Concern University & Certificates
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Search Nonprofit Jobs in CaliforniaNonprofit H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which nonprofit organizations in California sponsor H-1B visas?
California's largest nonprofit H-1B visa sponsors include Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, Stanford Health Care, UCSF Medical Center, and major university systems like UC Berkeley and UCLA. Nonprofits affiliated with hospitals, research institutions, and social service organizations have well-established sponsorship programs. Smaller advocacy and community nonprofits do sponsor, but less consistently than large healthcare and education institutions.
Which cities in California have the most nonprofit H-1B sponsorship jobs?
San Francisco and the broader Bay Area lead in nonprofit H-1B activity, driven by major hospital networks, research universities, and technology-adjacent nonprofits. Los Angeles follows closely, with large healthcare systems, educational institutions, and social service organizations filing substantial H-1B volumes. Sacramento and San Diego also have active nonprofit sponsorship, particularly in public health, research, and community services sectors.
What types of nonprofit roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in California?
Roles that qualify must meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the position. In California nonprofits, this commonly includes physicians, researchers, software engineers at nonprofit tech organizations, clinical social workers with specialized credentials, biostatisticians, epidemiologists, and program managers in public health or international development. General administrative roles typically do not qualify.
How do I find nonprofit H-1B sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters jobs by visa sponsorship type, state, and industry, making it straightforward to browse verified nonprofit H-1B opportunities in California. Beyond job boards, reviewing DOL LCA disclosure data for California nonprofit employers helps identify which organizations have filed H-1B petitions historically. Targeting large hospital networks, UC system campuses, and established social service organizations increases your chances of finding active sponsors.
Are there any California-specific considerations for nonprofit H-1B sponsorship?
California does not impose state-level restrictions on H-1B employment, but its nonprofit sector has distinct characteristics worth understanding. California's prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B align with federal DOL standards, and wages in high-cost metros like San Francisco typically reflect Wage Level III or IV designations. Nonprofits with cap-exempt status, such as those affiliated with universities or qualifying research organizations, can file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the annual lottery.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B nonprofit jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.