911 Dispatch Crisis Clinical Therapist I/II

County of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside invites applications for a Clinical Therapist I/II in Riverside, CA, to support law enforcement and crisis responses. The role emphasizes high-level clinical judgment in real-time triage of 911 calls involving behavioral health, with collaboration across psychiatry, psychology, and community partners.

Requires related Master's degree and valid California licensure or registration; BLS may be required; driver’s license may be needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral science field is required.
• Licensure registration with California Board of Behavioral Sciences is required for the licensed level or in progression toward licensure.

Responsibilities

• Interview consumers and involved persons to gather data for assessing mental health conditions.
• Develop service plans with consumers and assess multiple domains of need.
• Coordinate with psychiatrists, psychologists, and staff to design treatment plans.
• Explain mental illnesses and psychosocial effects to families and consumers.
• Assist in choosing treatment options for clients and families.
• Initiate individual, collateral, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Maintain contact with local mental health resources and agencies.
• Handle specialized tasks including 5150 decisions and Tarasoff assessments.
• Participate in conferences and committees related to mental health.
• Prepare reports and write correspondence; guide volunteers and staff.
• Act as a casework consultant to clinicians and departmental staff.
• Licensed level may supervise unlicensed clinicians within licensure.
• Coordinate clinical decisions in response to operational demands.
• Discuss difficult cases and respond to emergencies within licensure.
• Ensure smooth flow of information for continuity of treatment.
• Serve as liaison with other sections, units, services, and agencies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Case management

Communication

Collaboration with professionals

Education

Master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage & family therapy, or related field

Job description

County of Riverside invites applications for a Clinical Therapist I/II in Riverside, CA, to support law enforcement and crisis responses. The role emphasizes high-level clinical judgment in real-time triage of 911 calls involving behavioral health, with collaboration across psychiatry, psychology, and community partners.

Requires related Master's degree and valid California licensure or registration; BLS may be required; driver’s license may be needed.