Clinician I - Support Line

Community Research Foundation • San Diego, CA

116d • $37 - $38

About The Position

As a Clinician I - Support Line, you will be responsible for answering all phone calls in a timely and professional manner, providing appropriate interventions, including crisis intervention, community service modalities, and psychosocial rehabilitation. You will conduct crisis intervention screenings and mental health exams, including thorough screening for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation and/or grave disability. Additionally, you will perform a risk screening on each client and provide appropriate follow-up based on overall risk formulation, which may include safety planning with the client and/or supports, consulting with PERT or law enforcement if the client is deemed in need of a 5150 assessment, or providing support to the client to avoid the need for a higher level of care. You will also determine appropriate levels of service and referral, facilitate the safe and orderly transfer of clients to higher levels of care when needed, document all services in the Electronic Health Record, and maintain a daily log of after-hours calls and/or contacts to report to the treatment team prior to morning team meetings.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a mental health-related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
• License-eligible or registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Proficient in computer skills, including MS Office.
• A valid California driver's license in good standing, personal vehicle, proof of insurance, and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Emphasis in crisis intervention preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Answer all phone calls in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide appropriate interventions, including crisis intervention and psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Conduct crisis intervention screenings and mental health exams.
• Perform risk screenings on clients and provide appropriate follow-up.
• Facilitate the safe transfer of clients to higher levels of care.
• Document all services in the Electronic Health Record.
• Maintain a daily log of after-hours calls and/or contacts.

Benefits

• 19 days of PTO per year.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Free CEUs and training.
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt.
• Access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Choice of medical plans with minimal employee cost/expenses.
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses.
• Generous retirement plan contributions.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Master's degree