MCRT Licensed Clinician - Mental Health 396

About the Role

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, including 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.

As part of the San Diego Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT), the Clinician provides onsite crisis response and collaborates as needed with other emergency response teams. The Clinician may also provide telephone screening, triage, and referral services, ensuring every consumer caller receives timely response, accurate assessments, appropriate interventions, and professional attention.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health support services to individuals and families.
• Coordinate and collaborate with team members and external agencies (e.g., Conservator’s Office, Public Guardian’s Office, Probation Department, County Behavioral Health Services).
• Deliver onsite crisis response as part of the San Diego Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT).
• Conduct telephone screening, triage, and referrals for consumer callers.
• Ensure timely, accurate assessments and appropriate interventions.
• Perform W & I 5150 holds in the field.
• Use a company vehicle to transport clients to appointments and groups.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Two (2) years post-masters experience providing crisis response with mentally ill individuals.
• Current licensure or registration as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or equivalent.
• Certification to perform W & I 5150 holds in the field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certification (obtained on date of employment or within 60 days).
• Valid driver’s license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance (must be maintained throughout employment).
• Willingness to use a company vehicle to transport clients.

All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued each pay period for full-time and part-time employees (20+ hours/week), with 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 (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift).
• Free CEUs and free supervision for BBS Associate License.
• Coaching and mentorship programs.
• Online university tuition discount and company scholarships.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401K and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Pay

Expected starting wage range is $96,263.29 - $118,919.08. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges based on the location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Schedule

Full-Time | Shifts and days as needed.