Currently there are no available positions at any of our Placer County Offices. 

Nevada County Crisis Clinician and CSU Clinician (Days, Weekends, Overnight)

Job Description

Nevada County Crisis Clinician and CSU Clinician Full-Time/Part-Time/Overnight/Evening and/or Weekend Position

· 24/7 Clinical Consultation

· Supervision

· Continuing Education Credits for Training (CAMFT Approved Provider)

· Salary: $32.00 /hour

Minimum Qualifications and Licensing Requirements:

Licensed or Registered Associate by Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist. If you are a Registered Associate, you must be able to accrue hours of Supervised Professional Experience as defined by the requirements of the Board of Psychology. Supervision is provided. Demonstrated clinical skills to make sound decisions and ability to facilitate communication between and among multiple entities. 5150 Certification will be completed upon hire in Nevada County. Ability to work in both capacities as listed below (Crisis Clinician and CSU clinician).

The Crisis Specialist provides crisis support service on-site (days, nights &weekends) in Nevada County, performs mental health assessments and 5150 evaluations, providing short-term, stabilizing counseling and/or referral and linkage to community resources, and follow-up. Additionally, the Crisis Specialist provides crisis intervention for individuals and families who are in distress, applying theories, principles and techniques of mental health treatment including clinical interviewing, assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and/or family therapy and counseling. Completes admissions to an appropriate mental health inpatient unit, including obtaining social and other human services by communicating directly and effectively with hospital staff, county partners, psychiatrist(s), and the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU).

The CSU Clinician acts in conjunction with the Crisis Response Team Clinicians to provide a variety of behavioral health services and referral support to clients residing in the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU is a 23 hour, 4 bed unit). Clinician prepares and maintains documentation related to client services to impact positive, healthy change in each client’s life. The CSU Mental Health Clinician will apply theories, principles and techniques of mental health treatment including clinical interviewing, assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, brief individual and/or family therapy and counseling. Clinician will apply knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures and operations of CSU programs, county and community mental health systems of care, community resources and other related services.

Please send Cover Letter and Resume/CV to: HR@ SierraMentalWellness.org

Crisis Specialist: San Luis Obispo Mental Health Evaluation Team

Part Time

Job description

Sierra Mental Wellness Group provides professional and affordable individual, couple and family counseling, crisis services, child and adolescent programs, and substance abuse treatment and prevention. We employ a top notch staff dedicated to our clients and our team approach to services. Sierra Mental Wellness Group values the many talents and abilities of its employees and seeks to foster an open, cooperative and dynamic environment where employees and the Agency alike can thrive.

Position Summary: The Crisis Specialist is responsible for providing mobile crisis services, both on uncontrolled standby and on-site, in San Luis Obispo County.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform mental health assessments and 5150 evaluations.*
• Provide short-term, stabilizing counseling.*
• Provide referral, linkage to community resources and follow-up.*
• Provide crisis intervention for individuals who are in distress.*
• Complete admissions to appropriate mental health inpatient unit.*
• Complete forms with clients who are to receive ongoing mental health services.
• Assist mental health clients in obtaining social and other human services.
• Communicate directly and effectively with hospital staff and psychiatrist(s).
• Other related duties as assigned.

(denote duties that are considered Essential Job Functions with an asterisk*)

Minimum Qualifications and Characteristics:

• Graduation from a four year college with a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or an A.A. degree with two years experience in mental health crisis work or closely related field; Licensed Psychiatric Technician or Master’s Degree, Licensure with BBS standing required. In addition, 5150 Certification completed in San Luis Obispo county.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in provision of crisis support services.
• Demonstrated skills in crisis evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate communication between/among multiple entities.

Essential Physical & Mental Functions:

• Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff and support agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people.
• Ability to be available for on-call work shifts and after hours’ support.
• Ability to speak and communicate clearly in person, over the telephone, and in groups.
• Ability to travel among program sites and community locations, possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as computers, copier equipment, facsimile and telephone.

Please send Cover Letter and Resume/CV to: HR@sierramentalwellness.org

Job Type: Part Time

Pay: From $32.78 per hour

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San Luis Obispo

CRISIS SPECIALIST – ON-SITE HOSPITAL (non-exempt) CRISIS SPECIALIST – ON-SITE HOSPITAL (non-exempt)

Full Time

Job description

Position: ON-SITE HOSPITAL CRISIS SPECIALIST (non-exempt)

Reports to: Crisis Manager

Position Summary: The On Site Crisis Support Worker is responsible for providing on site crisis support services (days, nights & weekends), in local hospitals in San Luis Obispo County.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

· Perform mental health assessments and 5150 evaluations. *

· Provide short-term, stabilizing counseling. *

· Provide referral, linkage to community resources and follow-up. *

· Provide crisis intervention for individuals who are in distress. *

· Complete admissions to appropriate mental health inpatient unit. *

· Complete forms with clients who are to receive ongoing mental health services.

· Assist mental health clients in obtaining social and other human services.

· Communicate directly and effectively with hospital staff and psychiatrist(s).

· Other related duties as assigned.

(denote duties that are considered Essential Job Functions with an asterisk*)

Minimum Qualifications and Characteristics:

· Master’s Degree preferred. A professional license (or license eligible i.e LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) recognized by the State of California in the appropriate field of practice is required. In addition, 5150 Certification completed in San Luis Obispo County is a requirement for the position.

· At least three (3) years experience in provision of crisis support services.

· Demonstrated skills in crisis evaluation.

· Demonstrated ability to facilitate communication between/among multiple entities.

Essential Physical & Mental Functions:

· Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff and support agencies.

· Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people.

· Ability to speak and communicate clearly in person, over the telephone, and in groups.

· Ability to travel among program sites and community locations, possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

· Ability to operate office equipment such as computers, copier equipment, facsimile and telephone.

Please send Cover Letter and Resume/CV to: HR@sierramentalwellness.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 – $34.00 per hour

Currently there are no available positions at any of our Nevada County Offices.