Full Time Unlicensed Clinician - Mental Health 628

Telecare Corporation•San Mateo, CA

11h•$53 - $65

About The Position

Do you want to be a part of bridging the gap? Help us continue to build a new, innovative program that is changing the way our community receives help while in an acute crisis. Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Passion, Mindset, and Innovation Set Us Apart Telecare behavioral health program is a 24/7, Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) serving individuals of all ages experiencing mental health crisis. MCRT is creating an opportunity for Clinicians, Case Manager Master’s, and Certified Peer Supports to intervene in a unique way that has never been done before in our system of care. This program collaborates and accepts referrals from the San Diego Access and Crisis Line (ACL) and law enforcement. MCRT will offer crisis triage and management, risk assessment, in-person intervention, and case management. Each team will respond to calls from the mobile crisis van to provide services directly in the field We are building a multi-cultural, multi-racial, multi-generational, and inclusive team to help those in need. We will redefine the way we respond to our community members and their families when they are vulnerable and suffering from a mental health crisis and/or drug/alcohol use. Ready to make a difference? What You Will Do to Change Lives The Clinician provides mental health support services to members served and their families at the program. The Clinician also assists in the coordination of all mental health support services provided by the Team. This includes coordinating and collaborating with team members and outside agencies such as, the Conservator’s Office, Public Guardian’s Office, Probation Department, County Behavioral Health Services, and housing and inpatient providers. San Diego Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Clinician provides telephone screening, triage and referral services and assures that every consumer caller receives timely response to their call, accurate assessments, appropriate interventions and professional attention. Shifts Available: Full-Time | Swing | Shifts: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM | Days: Tuesday - Saturday Expected starting wage range is $52.94 - $65.40. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

A Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field, working towards licensure and registered with the Board of Behavioral Science as ASW, AMFT, APCC
Two (2) years’ experience providing crisis response with mentally ill individuals
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

Responsibilities

Dispatched and responds to emergency / crisis events in the community across San Diego County
Provides onsite therapeutic interventions support to persons and families in crisis
Collaborates with other First Responders as needed to provide onsite crisis support including, but not limited to, transporting members to appropriate levels of care
Will act as a leader for the dispatched mobile team, providing clinical guidance and instruction to team members
Will complete a concise assessment to paint a clinical picture of the members needs and provide appropriate treatment recommendations
Making appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services, as assigned
Developing and maintaining an awareness of community resource

Benefits

4-10 Schedule
Team consultation and collaboration
Ongoing program, team, and leader development/training
Leadership succession planning - opportunity for growth within program and company
Program expansion will continue to offer further professional growth
Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching and mentorship
Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
Low-cost Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance options
Two retirement plans: 401K & Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
For hourly staff only: bilingual pay