Associate Clinician ASW AMFT APCC - Mental Health 624

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare

About the role

The Clinician Unlicensed 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.

Schedule

Full-Time | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Monday - Friday

Pay

Expected starting wage range is $71,760.00 - $84,024.91. 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

• Registered with the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences: Must have ASW, AMFT, or APCC. Must be valid and current.
• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
• One (1) year direct service experience with mentally ill individuals
• Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc.

Benefits

• 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 NOC Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift).
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

About the program

CARE Court Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a Telecare partnership with San Diego County Behavioral Health in response to California’s Community, Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act. CARE Court ACT delivers time-limited, community-based, holistic support to people who meet CARE criteria and agree to participate in these services. Our person-centered approach to care meets people wherever they are in their recovery — addressing the complex needs of the individual and connecting them to resources to thrive in their community.

Who We Serve

All criteria must be met to be eligible for admittance:

• Aged 18 years and older
• Diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder or another psychotic disorder in the same class
• Individuals must be experiencing symptoms that are persistent, interfere with daily life, and may lead to a loss of independence
• Individuals can not receive voluntary treatment elsewhere
• One of the following must be applicable:
  • Individual is at risk of safely interacting with the community without supervision, and their condition is deteriorating
  • Individuals who need services to prevent relapse or deterioration that would result in disability or serious injury to themselves or others
  • Individuals who will likely benefit from ACT treatment plan