Crisis Clinician II

Pacific Clinics • Fairfield, CA

3d

About The Position

With limited supervision, the Crisis Clinician II provides comprehensive safety risk assessments, clinical interventions for crisis de-escalation, safety planning, hospitalization facilitation, case management, and coordination of therapeutic activities in the community. The role may involve working jointly with police officers and other community partners on de-escalation and safety. The clinician maintains clinical documentation and records according to applicable standards and regulations, and supports individuals and their families or caregivers in designing and implementing evidence-based treatment.

The position works directly in person with high-risk individuals who may be a danger to themselves or others, or gravely disabled. As part of a 24/7 program, the clinician also supports community callers through phone consultation, coaching, de-escalation, and referrals to resources. The role leads cross-functional teams, provides community outreach and trainings or presentations, and supports other mental health workers.

Solano Mobile Crisis services provide emergency crisis intervention to Solano County youth and adults who are acutely suicidal, homicidal, or gravely disabled. Services include phone crisis screening and triage, in-person crisis evaluation and intervention, and linkage to follow-up care, including referral to a crisis stabilization unit or local emergency department. The Mobile Crisis Unit coordinates services in partnership with local law enforcement, the CSU, local emergency departments, and Solano County Behavioral Health.

Schedule: Sunday through Wednesday, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Initial compensation ranges from $83,260 to $102,399 per year, depending on experience, location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include an 8% license differential for specified licenses and select peer certifications, and qualifying bilingual differentials.

Requirements

• Master of Arts degree in Social Work or a closely related field, such as Marriage, Child and Family Counseling, or Psychology, and three years of supervised clinical experience with children and/or adults, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; two years of relevant experience equals one year of education.
• Licensed according to California state law (Welfare and Institutions Code section 5600.2).
• Experience with Wraparound plans and development of ICFPs.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Must remain physically fit enough to keep clients self-safe.
• Must pass a full background check and TB exam.
• If required by the program, must pass an initial physical abilities test (PATS) and obtain crisis intervention techniques certification within the first 30 days, with annual certification thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate mastery of the Crisis Clinician I job description.
• Use assessment information at an advanced level to develop treatment plans and apply information and resources to ensure quality care.
• Acquire and apply clinically related information to effectively intervene with individuals and families.
• Apply multimodal approaches and perspectives to therapeutic direction.
• Coach and mentor others in implementing evidence-based practices.
• Lead problem-solving interactions and work with external customers.
• Maintain audit-ready charts and independently audit charts.
• Provide observations and feedback to the supervisor to help monitor or modify programs and approaches.
• Provide community-based trainings.
• Participate in identifying team improvement opportunities or deficiencies and developing strategies to address gaps.
• Lead Continuous Quality Improvement activities and project implementation.
• Perform other related responsibilities assigned to support department or business needs.
• Provide crisis screening, triage, evaluation, intervention, safety planning, hospitalization facilitation, case management, and linkage to follow-up services.
• Support community callers through phone consultation, coaching, de-escalation, and resource referrals.
• Lead cross-functional teams, conduct community outreach and presentations, and support other mental health workers.
• Maintain clinical documentation and records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%
• Competitive time off plans
• Possible 8% license differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, and select peer certifications
• Possible bilingual differential of up to 7.5% for qualifying direct service roles, or up to $80 per month for qualifying non-direct service roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level