Overnight Associate Crisis Clinician
About The Position
Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting with a stay of up to 23 hours. The population served includes all age groups – children, adolescents, adults, and older adults – who need immediate access to crisis mental health services. The center provides rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention, offering important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization. Individuals admitted into the crisis stabilization unit will be provided with support and services to ensure their safe transition to the next level of care or back to the community.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related mental health field.
- Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC).
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Valid California Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company eligibility policies.
- First Aid certification from an approved provider (such as the American Red Cross) or the ability to obtain it upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Recently graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply!
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Responsibilities
- Assesses clients at start of treatment (reviews as needed), develops and maintains treatment plans, and conducts family collateral and discharge planning.
- Discusses goals and objectives of proposed treatment plans and establishes a contract with the consumer.
- Interviews consumers to team with mental health professionals in determining the needs of individuals or groups on a walk-in/telephone basis.
- Responds to potential suicide or other emergency events.
- Visits clients, individually or as part of a team, in a variety of living situations, to help assess the mental health needs of individuals and families, observe progress, provide counseling, gather data, and report significant changes in the client's condition to designated professional staff.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities:
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
