Clinician/Case Manager
Lamp Community ends homelessness of Los Angeles' most vulnerable individuals, primarily adults with
mental illness, through a continuum of services and housing, enabling them to reach their highest level of
self-sufficiency and community integration.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the VASH Clinician/Case Manager will travel to multiple locations in the
greater Los Angeles area to meet, transport, and work with Veterans to attain and sustain permanent housing in
partnership with the Veterans Administration (VA). The Clinician’s primary responsibilities are to outreach and
engage homeless Veterans and to coordinate housing, mental health, primary health, and recovery services that
will ensure housing stability and community integration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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In collaboration with the VA, outreach to chronically homeless Veterans with the objective of engaging
individuals to determine eligibility for permanent housing
Complete pre-screenings and intakes with Veterans to submit to the VA in accordance with all VA Policies
and Procedures
Assist Veterans complete their VASH Section 8 application ensuring all required documentation is
obtained and submitted with the application
Attend all Public Housing Agencies appointments with Veterans
Ensure that all Veterans with VASH Section 8 vouchers find an appropriate apartment within 21 days of
receiving their voucher
Work with and contact Property Managers and Landlords to set up appointments to show Veterans different
apartment options
Travel to multiple housing locations in the greater Los Angeles area (including Lancaster/Palmdale) to
provide case management
Coordinate and implement mental health and recovery support services with individual Veterans (caseload
of 20-25)
Coordinate with the VA to ensure Veterans are connected to primary health care, mental health and
recovery support services
Develop effective, trusting relationships with Veterans, with a focus on facilitating independence and
maintenance of improved physical and mental health
Collaborate with each Veteran to develop their individual service plan; review and update it within VASH
required time lines
Assist management and other Clinicians with program evaluation and modification for future program
improvements and growth
Assist Veterans with becoming involved in daily activities, socialization, health maintenance, sense of
community, and progress in recovery reflective of Lamp Community’s Harm Reduction Model which
emphasizes customer choice, self-determination and psycho-social rehabilitation
Work cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the VASH team, including participation in
weekly staff meetings, group clinical supervision, and trainings and provide clinical consult to other VASH
advocates as needed
Develop and maintain a complete, accurate, and current case file with all required documents from the VA
and Lamp
Assure that all Veteran’s paperwork and data collection is complete and up-to-date in the data management
system
Adhere to National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics
QUALIFICATIONS
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Employment contingent on passing the Veterans Administration background check and security clearance
process
MSW required; ASW registration with CA BBS preferred
Minimum of two years of experience working with homeless individuals, preferably Veterans
Experience working with homeless individuals with mental illness and substance abuse diagnosis
Current, valid California Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle
Outstanding clinical and strong team-building skills
Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, and computer skills
Able to obtain and maintain CPR/1st Aid certification
Minimum 35 WPM typing speed preferred
Lamp is located in the Skid Row area of downtown and offers a competitive salary and benefits. Lamp is
an Equal Opportunity Employer and herein reiterates its policy of Equal Opportunity for all qualified
individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex,
marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or
any other protected characteristic.
Apply to
jobs@lampcommunity.org
or
Please send salary history, cover letter, and resume to:
Lamp Community, Human Resources
526 San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Web: lampcommunity.org
Fax: 213.542.6549