Psychiatric Emergency Clinician I - Mental Health 195
About The Position
The Psychiatric Emergency Clinician I independently conducts child, youth, and adult 5585/5150 evaluations and releases in accordance with 5585/5150 regulations. The position is part of the Santa Cruz County Crisis Stabilization Program, a locked crisis program serving adults age 18 and older who are admitted voluntarily or involuntarily, with stays of up to 23 hours. The role is described as engaging and educating members served, families, and significant others in crisis stabilization, treatment, level-of-care determination, and mental health recovery. It also serves as a liaison to community programs and develops strategic partnerships to strengthen aftercare plans for members and their families. This is a short-hour weekend AM position with shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The expected starting wage range is $43.04–$53.15; geographic differentials apply, and starting pay depends on relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or an equivalent field from an accredited college or university.
- Two years of direct service experience in a behavioral health setting.
- Waived Clinician as an ACSW or IMFT, with all prelicensure classes completed.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must hold CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certifications by the employment date or within 60 days of employment, and maintain current certifications throughout employment.
- Employment is contingent on acceptable results of applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
- If driving is required for the position, a valid driver license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance are required at employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
Responsibilities
- Independently conduct child, youth, and adult 5585/5150 evaluations and releases in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Engage and educate members served, families, and significant others regarding crisis stabilization, treatment, level-of-care determination, and mental health recovery.
- Serve as a liaison to community programs.
- Develop strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans for members served and their families.
Benefits
- Paid time off for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, accrued each pay period, with prorated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shifts and 10% for NOC shifts.
- Weekend differentials for hourly staff: 5% for weekend AM shifts, 11% for weekend PM shifts, and 15% for weekend NOC shifts.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs).
- Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
- Coaching and mentorship.
- Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- 401(k).
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
