Forensic Clinical Coordinator
Apply NowCompany: GATEWAYS HOSPITAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
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Job Details
Job Location
FCTP - Los Angeles, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$116,000.00 - $125,000.00
Job Shift
Any
Description
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center's Conditional Release Program (CONREP) is seeking a Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to fulfill the role of Forensic Clinical Coordinator in its Forensic Community Treatment Program (FCTP). This forensic outpatient program provides court and parole-mandated treatment and supervision to individuals committed as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, Offender with a Mental Health Disorder, or Incompetent to Stand Trial.
The FCTP clinical team is a leader in providing compassionate and effective mental health treatment, evaluations, and risk management to under-served and over-represented populations in forensic settings. The leadership team is comprised of seasoned experts who are invested in each team member's professional growth and have developed a robust didactic training program for all clinical staff that has been expanded to other CONREP programs throughout California.
As part of the leadership of this interdisciplinary treatment team, the Forensic Clinical Coordinator provides clinical supervision to pre- and post-licensure clinicians, interns, and practicum students; oversees case managers and home visit counselors; supports the Program Director in overseeing daily program operations; interfaces with community-based stakeholders; and provides direct clinical care and crisis intervention as needed. This is a full-time, salaried position, with intermittent on-call responsibilities. The role of Forensic Clinical Coordinator is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Psychologist or LCSW seeking to expand his/her skills in:
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center provides a supportive yet stimulating and creative environment where professionals are valued and given opportunities to develop their skills. Some of the many exciting ways Gateways invests in its employees include:
Successful candidates for the Program Coordinator position will have the following:
Job Location
FCTP - Los Angeles, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$116,000.00 - $125,000.00
Job Shift
Any
Description
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center's Conditional Release Program (CONREP) is seeking a Psychologist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to fulfill the role of Forensic Clinical Coordinator in its Forensic Community Treatment Program (FCTP). This forensic outpatient program provides court and parole-mandated treatment and supervision to individuals committed as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, Offender with a Mental Health Disorder, or Incompetent to Stand Trial.
The FCTP clinical team is a leader in providing compassionate and effective mental health treatment, evaluations, and risk management to under-served and over-represented populations in forensic settings. The leadership team is comprised of seasoned experts who are invested in each team member's professional growth and have developed a robust didactic training program for all clinical staff that has been expanded to other CONREP programs throughout California.
As part of the leadership of this interdisciplinary treatment team, the Forensic Clinical Coordinator provides clinical supervision to pre- and post-licensure clinicians, interns, and practicum students; oversees case managers and home visit counselors; supports the Program Director in overseeing daily program operations; interfaces with community-based stakeholders; and provides direct clinical care and crisis intervention as needed. This is a full-time, salaried position, with intermittent on-call responsibilities. The role of Forensic Clinical Coordinator is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Psychologist or LCSW seeking to expand his/her skills in:
- Forensic treatment and supervision
- Violence risk assessment
- Court report writing
- Expert witness testimony
- Clinical supervision
- Team leadership
- Program development
- Crisis Intervention
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center provides a supportive yet stimulating and creative environment where professionals are valued and given opportunities to develop their skills. Some of the many exciting ways Gateways invests in its employees include:
- Student loan forgiveness qualifying employer
- Option of a flexible work schedule (9/80)
- Medical insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Cell phone reimbursement pay
- Vacation, sick time, bereavement, and personal holidays
- Bilingual pay, when applicable
- Ongoing training in forensic mental health through a robust didactic training program, the Department of State Hospitals trainings, and the Forensic Mental Health Association of California Annual Conference
- Employee appreciation events throughout the year
Successful candidates for the Program Coordinator position will have the following:
- License as a Psychologist (preferred) or LCSW in the State of California
- Experience providing treatment and/or assessment in a forensic setting
- Experience working with individuals with severe chronic mental illnesses
- Experience working with individuals with substance abuse problems
- Leadership experience or the professional demeanor that lends itself to developing as a leader
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail