Temporary Case Manager For Young Adult Homeless and Recovery Services

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has been a pioneer in mental health service, advocacy, innovation, and training for nearly a century, working to ensure that people with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities.

MHALA is among the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit mental health agencies in Los Angeles County. The agency supports over 19,000 low‑income and no‑income individuals annually with integrated services. MHALA achieves impact in the areas of mental and physical healthcare, homelessness and housing, supported employment, and wellness and financial services, with special programs for Veterans and transition‑age youth.

MHALA also provides training programs for individuals joining the behavioral‑health workforce and for the larger community around mental health issues.

MHALA works to ensure that its employees are just as cared for as its members. Communication, collaboration, transparency and a healthy work/life balance are core components of the agency culture. Employees are encouraged to engage in self‑care and can enjoy a 35‑hour workweek.

MHALA fosters diversity at all levels of the organization. The agency promotes a team‑oriented culture that offers opportunities for growth. We are proud to offer a competitive salary and full benefits package, including an employee assistance program, and generous paid time off.

(The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.)

Under direct supervision, serves as the primary support and case manager for young adults between the ages of 18‑25 who are experiencing mental illness, to support them in transitioning into adulthood by helping them achieve their quality of life goals including, but not limited to stable place to live, employment, education, and relationships.

This is not an exhaustive task list, and other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate or necessary by the supervisor or program director. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position, nor cause undue hardship to the Agency’s operations. MHALA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

The agency will consider individuals with a criminal history in accordance with both the Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA).

• Develop a Recovery Plan and/or Personal Service Plan with each member that identifies his/her personal needs and goals
• Mediate and advocate on behalf of the member to help him/her obtain and keep housing, health care benefits, entitlements etc.
• Visit members in their place of residence, hospital or jail on an as‑needed basis, in order to help them live successfully and to prevent them from becoming homeless.
• Transport members to appointments and on errands when appropriate.
• Oversee and monitor members’ individual and group activities both inside the program and out in the community.
• Provide coaching, counseling, mentoring, instruction, training, feedback and positive reinforcement for members in areas such as money management, grooming and hygiene, meal preparation, public transportation and other independent living skills.
• Devise and implement strategies for outreach to members who tend to isolate themselves.
• Knowledge of community resources, housing, social security and general relief systems and ability to navigate within these systems.
• Knowledgeable and practices in motivational interviewing and harm reduction.
• Assist members in achieving community integration and employment goals.
• Participate in staff and community meetings and in the day‑to‑day operations of the program as needed.
• Required to meet the monthly billing requirements of 85 hours and enter notes into the Electronic Health Record within 24 business hour period.
• Maintains all records and documentation needed for program compliance and accountability in accordance with MHALA standards and funding source requirements…