After-Hours Clinician at Mental Health Systems, Inc.

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

45.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Evaluation, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Risk Evaluation, De-escalation, Safety Planning, Triage, Clinical Documentation, Cultural Competency, Bilingual Communication, Microsoft Office, EHR Software

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment. JOB SUMMARY Recommend and assist with access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and more to support program goals. Initiate referrals to the next level of care, and coordinate with physical health providers to ensure whole-person care, and advocate in the best interest of clients. On Call Shift Schedule: 3 nights per week 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM. Staff will automatically receive a 2-hour stipend for each assigned shift, and any time on calls or in the field. RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. • Provide assessments, mental health evaluations, family-individual-group therapy, plan development, case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management. • Complete accurate and timely documentation, meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services. • Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits, and transportation as needed. • Shift coverage including part of the on-call team. • Provide field-based services as required by program and client need. • Maintain confidentiality of client’s care. • Participate in scheduled program meetings. • Other relevant duties as assigned. • Respond to after-hours calls for ACT clients and collateral contacts, providing telephonic triage and initiating in-person crisis response when clinically indicated. • Conduct crisis-focused assessments, including mental status and risk evaluation, and implement stabilization interventions such as de-escalation and safety planning. • Determine and coordinate appropriate levels of care during crisis situations, including collaboration with emergency services, hospitals, and other community partners as needed. QUALIFICATIONS • Master’s degree and CA BBS registration or license (MFT, LCSW, LPCC) required. • Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required. • Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred. • Cultural competency understanding required. • Bilingual preferred. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities. ☒ Seeing ☒ Hearing ☒ Speaking ☒ Stooping/Bending ☒ Working in cramped spaces ☒ Moving around facility ☒ Moving between offices/clients ☒ Driving – light errands ☐ Climbing ☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items ☐ Driving – in the course of job duties ☐ Using hands/fingers ☐ Pushing/pulling/dragging items ☒ Standing for long periods ☒ Sitting for long periods ☐ Working outside/underground OTHER DUTIES This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions.

Responsibilities

Provide after-hours mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and stabilization for ACT clients. Coordinate levels of care and collaborate with emergency services and community partners to ensure whole-person care.