After-Hours Clinician

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

TURN in San Diego seeks an on-call clinician to coordinate access to medical, educational, social, vocational, and housing services, advocating for clients and ensuring whole-person care.

You will provide assessments, mental health evaluations, therapy, crisis intervention, and discharge planning, with 4 nights per week 10:00 PM–6:00 AM shifts and an on-call stipend.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and CA BBS registration or license required.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments, mental health evaluations, therapy, crisis intervention, and discharge planning.
• Complete accurate documentation and meet billable requirements.
• Coordinate placement and transport as needed and respond to after-hours calls.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree + CA BBS license

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Part Time 20-29 hrs Professional City Star Act, San Diego, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 4824

Salary Range: $42.00 To $45.00 Hourly

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:

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.
• 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.

• Working in cramped spaces
• Moving around facility
• 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.