Clinician I

Base Pay $37.02 - $37.39 / Hour Employee Type PT Non-Exempt Required Degree Masters Manage Others No Description Hours : 16 - 24 hours per weekbetween Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Must be available to work weekends. This is an on-site position and requires in-person attendance to perform the essential functions of the job. As a Clinician I, you will : Conduct initial behavioral health assessments of new clients. Provide individual contacts, group, and milieu psychosocial behavior health services and activities for clients within scope of practice. Act as admission coordinator and/or team lead when designated. Assist clients with discharge planning and conducts care coordination. Works closely with various providers in the region or system to facilitate access to services. Consult and coordinate with family and/or support system regarding client treatment and discharge planning. Conduct crisis intervention and risk assessment. First responder to intervene in crises when needed and indicated at the program in order to ensure the safety of clients and staff. CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals! Our Crisis Centers are Short Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) programs (Del Sur Crisis Center,Esperanza Crisis Center, Halcyon Crisis Center, Hawthorne Crisis Center, Jary Barreto Crisis Center,New Vistas Crisis Center and Turning Point Crisis Center) that provide intensive, community-based crisis residential services for adults throughout San Diego County. They deliver a unique alternative to psychiatric hospitalization to clients who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis of such magnitude so as not to be manageable on an outpatient basis. Their services are provided in a home-like environment that specializes in the psychosocial rehabilitation of each individual. CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges.We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development.You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients andhelp people change their lives for the better! Education : Master's degree in a mental health-related field such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling required Licensure : Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) or Waivered Psychologist with the California Board of Psychology required Credentialing: If you are applying to this position as a Licensed, Registered, Waivered, or Certified professional and are offered the position, you will be required to complete the credentialing process. Additional Qualifications and Skills 2 years of experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred First Aid/CPR certification is required and must be kept current during employment; can be obtained prior to starting work Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential Ability to work independently, self-directed and highly organized This program is housed in a two-story building that does not have an elevator. Ability to navigate stairs is required. Ability to pass criminal/background clearance Summary Meets the bio-psychosocial needs of clients by providing indicated behavioral health services, case management services and/or crisis intervention, and documents services appropriately. Works with individuals to assist them in accessing appropriate support services and entitlements, medical care, community resources, and family support systems in an effort to facilitate recovery and rehabilitation. Residential programs are required to be operational 24 hours a day, 365 days per year including all CRF recognized holidays. Given this requirement, employees are expected to work on all CRF recognized holidays depending on staffing needs as scheduled. #J-18808-Ljbffr CRF Behavioral Healthcare