After-Hours Clinician

Mental Health Systems; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Systems is seeking a professional in San Diego, California, to provide essential mental health support and crisis intervention services. You will coordinate care, conduct evaluations, and maintain comprehensive documentation while advocating for clients' needs.

The position requires a Master's degree and a valid California BBS license. Experience in mental health services and cultural competency is preferred. Join a dedicated team committed to client care and community support.

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.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments, mental health evaluations, and crisis intervention.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for client services.
• Facilitate placement and transportation as needed.
• Respond to after-hours calls for ACT clients.
• Conduct crisis-focused assessments and implement stabilization interventions.

Skills

Mental health evaluations

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality maintenance

Telephonic triage

Cultural competency

Bilingual communication

Education

Master’s degree and CA BBS registration or license

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

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

4 nights per week 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM. After-Hours Clinician 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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).