Crisis Clinician II

Clinician II Part-time Weekend Sat./Sun

2:30PM-10:00pm

Who We Are

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and supports. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.

Who We Serve

Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.

Mobile Crisis services for Solano County will include the provision of emergency crisis intervention services to Solano County residents - both youth and adults - who are acutely suicidal, homicidal, or gravely disabled. Services include phone crisis screening and triage; in-person crisis evaluation and crisis intervention services; and linkage to an appropriate level of follow-up service including, but not limited to, referring individuals to the crisis stabilization unit (CSU) or a local emergency department (ED).The Mobile Crisis Unit will deliver - in partnership with local law enforcement, the CSU, local EDs, and Solano County Behavioral Health (SCBH) - a coordinated system of crisis services.

What We Offer

* Starting Salary Range begins at $83,532.00 to $105,466.00Compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, and location.
* This position is eligible for 8% BBS Licensing paid monthly
* We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more
* Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

Program

JOB SUMMARY

Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency, and with limited supervision, provides comprehensive safety risk assessments, clinical interventions for crisis de-escalation, safety planning, hospitalization facilitation, case management, and coordination of therapeutic activities in the community. This position may work jointly with police officers and community supports in de-escalation and ensuring safety. Ensures that documentation and maintenance of clinical records is completed per appropriate standards and regulations. Provides facilitation and support to enhance the efforts of individuals and their families/caregivers in the design and implementation of evidence-based treatment. This position works directly with high at-risk individuals in person who are presenting as a danger to themselves, danger to others, or gravely disabled. This position supports community callers as part of a 24/7 program to also offer phone consultation, coaching, de-escalation, and resources. Leads and facilitates cross-functional teams, provides community outreach (trainings/presentations) and supports other mental health workers. Responsible for the completion and maintenance of clinical and administrative documentation.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Demonstrates mastery of the Crisis Clinician I job description.

2. Applies advanced use of assessment information in development of the treatment plan and applies information and resources to ensure quality care.

3. Applies advanced skill in acquisition and application of clinically related information to effectively intervene with individuals and families

4. Understands and applies multi-modal approaches and perspectives to therapeutic direction.

5. Provides coaching and mentoring of others in the implementation of EBPs.

6. Leads problem solving interaction and work with external customers.

7. Maintains audit ready charts and audits charts independently

8. Provides observations and feedback to supervisor in order to monitor and/or modify programs or approaches.

9. Provides community-based trainings

10. Actively participates in the identification of team opportunities for improvement or identification of deficiencies and in the development of strategies to address or bridge gaps.

11. Leads Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and project implementation.

12. Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

* Documents Clearly And Accurately
* Encourages Customer Focus
* Individual, Family, Group Therapy
* Initiative
* Leads Team Performance

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

* Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Social Work or a closely related field (e.g., Marriage, Child and Family Counseling or Psychology).
* Three (3) years of supervised clinical experience with children and or adults.

OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Strong leadership and crisis management skills.

If program requires, employee must pass an initial physical abilities test (PATS) and be certified in crisis intervention techniques within the first 30 days and annually.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Licensed according to California state law (Welfare and Institutions Code section 5600.2)
* Four (4) to five (5) years of clinical experience with children, or adults
* Experience with Wraparound plans and development of ICFPs.
* Crisis management experience preferred.
* Training in domestic violence, physical/sexual child and elder abuse, with the competency to maintain current knowledge related to state, county, and local law.
* Self-defense training to react/respond to harmful and violent physical situations.
* Knowledge of local county rules and regulations from the Department of Social Services or