Behavioral Health Provider (LCSW/LMFT)
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Provider (LCSW/LMFT) serves as a frontline clinician within WEA’s Indio Crisis Walk-In Center (CWI), providing rapid assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term stabilization services for youth, adults, and families experiencing acute behavioral health needs. This role focuses on helping individuals stabilize quickly, engage natural and community supports, and transition safely to ongoing care. Clinicians work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and support individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. The Behavioral Health Provider works closely with an interdisciplinary team—including peer support, nursing, psychiatry, and site operations—and partners with clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care delivery. This is a high-impact role ideal for clinicians who thrive in crisis settings and are motivated to serve vulnerable populations with empathy, structure, and clinical excellence.
Requirements
- Licensed LCSW or LMFT in California OR Associate-level clinician (ASW/AMFT) working toward licensure with supervision.
- 1–3+ years of experience providing behavioral health services, crisis intervention, or counseling.
- Experience supporting individuals experiencing acute distress, including mental health crises and/or substance use challenges.
- Strong crisis de-escalation, assessment, and stabilization skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
- Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to work 12-hour shifts within minimum expectations for daytime, overnight, weekend, and holiday availability.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in crisis settings such as CWIC, CSU, ED, urgent care, or community crisis programs.
- Experience working with youth and family systems.
- Experience supporting individuals with co-occurring (dual diagnosis) conditions.
- Bilingual (Spanish strongly preferred).
- Familiarity with local community mental health and social service resources.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs).
Responsibilities
- Crisis Response & Stabilization
- Care Coordination & Transitions
- Team Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Care
- Documentation & Compliance
- Patient & Family Engagement
- Continuous Improvement & Clinical Excellence
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, paid time off, and shareholder/equity options.
- Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional leaders across Behavioral Health, Medical, Street Medicine, Public Health, Rural Health, and Tribal Health initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
