Clinical Case Manager - Bandera (FT) at Alcott Center… · Watts

Alcott, a leading nonprofit agency dedicated to providing vital mental health and supportive housing services to low-income adults across Los Angeles County, is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Clinical Case Manager – Interim Housing to join our team in Watts, CA. If you are a BBS-registered associate who is passionate about harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and supporting individuals transitioning from correctional settings into stable community housing, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization.

Key Details
Job Title: Clinical Case Manager – Interim Housing
Department: Interim Housing
Reports To: Program Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Setting: On-Site / Field-Based (Watts, CA)
Salary Range: $70,304 – $78,000 annually, DOE

What You’ll Do: The Impact You’ll Make
As a Clinical Case Manager, you will provide professional, evidence-based clinical services to adults residing in Alcott’s Interim Housing program, supporting their transition from correctional facilities into community living. You will conduct comprehensive intake assessments and develop individualized, client-centered treatment plans. You will facilitate individual counseling and psychoeducational group sessions, monitor client progress, and adjust treatment plans to support measurable recovery goals. You will deliver evidence-based interventions grounded in harm reduction and trauma-informed care, provide 1:1 counseling to strengthen coping skills and readiness for change, and respond to crisis situations within housing sites and community settings. You will coordinate referrals to medical, mental health, and substance use treatment providers, connect clients to community resources and recovery supports, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care. You will maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record, participate in case conferences and staff meetings, and ensure compliance with agency standards and funder requirements.

What You’ll Bring: Your Qualifications
Education and Licensure
A Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or a related mental health field is required. Active BBS registration as an ASW, AMFT, or APCC is required within 90 days of hire. Experience providing clinical services in substance use treatment, corrections, interim housing, or community mental health settings is preferred. Military-experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

Skills and Abilities
Strong crisis intervention, assessment, and documentation skills are required. Familiarity with harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing is highly desirable. Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills are essential. Bilingual Spanish/English candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Requirements
Local travel between agency sites is required. A valid California Driver’s License, clean driving record, and insurability under agency policy are required. Successful completion of Live Scan background check is required. COVID-19 vaccination and at least one booster required (medical or religious exemptions must be documented upon hire). Alcott follows Fair Chance hiring practices during the background check process.

Why Join Alcott?
Alcott is a compassionate, mission-driven organization making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Angelenos. When you join our team, you become part of a community committed to stability, recovery, and social justice.
• Meaningful Work: Help clients achieve recovery, stability, and independence.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside skilled professionals who value empathy, integrity, and collaboration.
• Outstanding Benefits: Enjoy 100% employer-paid Medical and Dental coverage (employee only, with family and PPO options available at an additional cost), a 403(b)-retirement plan with a 6% employer match, paid vacation and sick time.
• Professional Growth: Receive supervision and ongoing training opportunities to support your career advancement.**

Alcott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. We adhere to the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019.