Crisis Clinician I

Pacific Clinics•San Jose, IL

About The Position

The Crisis Clinician I works with the MRSS Mobile Mental Health Evaluation Team, which responds to psychiatric emergencies involving youth and young adults through age 21 who are experiencing dangerous mental health issues. The team can facilitate psychiatric hospitalization and write 72-hour holds. With limited supervision, the clinician provides comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, risk assessment, clinical interventions, case management, and coordination of therapeutic activities in the community. The position supports youth and families or caregivers in designing and implementing evidence-based treatment, works directly with children and adults, and ensures that clinical documentation and records meet applicable standards and regulations. The scheduled workdays are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. The initial annual compensation range is $87,225–$107,275, depending on experience, location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include an 8% license differential for specified licenses and certifications, as well as bilingual differentials for qualifying roles. Benefits eligibility begins on the first day and includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) employer match of up to 4%, and competitive time-off plans, subject to eligibility requirements based on employment status.

Requirements

Master of Arts degree in Social Work, Marriage Family Counselor, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field, with two years of supervised clinical experience with children or adults as a practicum student intern; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted, with two years of relevant experience equaling one year of education.
Be licensed according to California state law (Welfare and Institutions Code section 5600.2), or become licensed within the timeframe determined by the program.
Registration with the BBS or BOP is required.
If required by the program, pass an initial physical abilities test (PATS) and obtain crisis intervention techniques certification within the first 30 days and annually.
Remain physically fit enough to keep clients safe; duties may require standing, walking, sitting, handling objects or controls, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, moving quickly or running, and driving a car.
If employed at a Crisis Stabilization Unit, pass a Human Performance Evaluation Test, which may include lifting, pushing or pulling, repetitive coupling, static weight, and other required movements; occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds may be required.
Meet the job's vision requirements, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Undergo a full background check and TB exam; the role may involve unsupervised contact with children.
Have the ability to perform the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Complete culturally relevant assessments and evaluations that consider the strengths and needs of youth, adults, and families, including identification of target behaviors and their functions.
Develop effective treatment plans independently, with clear and measurable intervention strategies tailored to individual and family strengths, needs, and cultural preferences.
Provide clinical leadership regarding observations of individuals and family systems, and communicate behavioral data to the team using strengths-based, solution-focused values throughout service delivery.
Record and collect clinical information in ways that promote individual and family input while maintaining accountability for risks and threats associated with presenting problems.
Coordinate the integration of Functional Behavior Analysis and related plans into individual and family service plans with clients, family members, referral sources, collateral contacts, community resources, agencies, and support persons.
Facilitate the development and refinement of behavior- and risk-specific reactive and proactive safety plans.
Monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of interventions with individuals and families.
Demonstrate proficient conflict-management skills and mediate teams.
Meet revenue and productivity standards.
Develop and maintain effective personal systems for managing paperwork and information to support timelines and priorities.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned to support department or business needs.