Clinical Therapist II - Mobile Crisis Care Program (MCCP) (20790668)

Tri-City Mental Health Authority; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Merit Salary Increases

CalPERS Pension

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Longevity Pay

Flexible Work Schedule

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Additional Optional Benefits

Job summary

Tri-City Mental Health Authority is hiring a Clinical Therapist II for the Mobile Crisis Care Program (MCCP) in the Los Angeles area. The role supports crisis intervention and stabilization, with a 3/12 shift pattern and 40-hour onboarding. Training spans the first month or two with potential evenings, weekends or holidays.

Requirements include a master’s degree in a related field, two years’ clinical experience, and California licensure. Sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related field.
• Two years of professional counseling/therapy experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Valid licensure as LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC by the California BBS.
• California Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis calls with or without law enforcement.
• Conduct field-based and telephone emergency mental health evaluations.
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services to individuals and families.
• Identify treatment needs and refer to appropriate services.
• Collaborate on a multidisciplinary crisis response team.

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related field

Job description

• Clinical Therapist II - Mobile Crisis Care Program (MCCP)

Clinical Therapist II - Mobile Crisis Care Program (MCCP) (20790668)

V2627-30

Category Behavioral Health

Region Los Angeles Area

Job Type Full-Time

Close Date 11/20/2026 at 5pm or until 100 applicants

Tri-City Mental HealthAuthority is a public agency serving the diverse communities of Pomona, Claremont, and La Verne.

Established in 1960, Tri-City Mental HealthAuthority (TCMHA) was conceptualized as a comprehensive mental health service provider, dedicated to helping families and individuals of all ages reach their full potential. Through close and dedicated collaboration with the community it serves, TCMHA has successfully created an integrated system of care that ensures access and enhances mental and emotional health. Available services include but are not limited to psychotherapy, clinical case management, medication support, peer-to-peer support, psychoeducation, linkage and referral, vocational training and support, socialization activities, and community outreach.

Tri-City Mental Health Authorityis currently hiring to fill one (1)full-timevacancy for the position ofClinical TherapistIIwithin theMobile Crisis Care Program(MCCP).

Tri-City’s MCCPoperates 24/7 to provide crucial support in mobile crises. As such, theschedule will involve a 3/12 shift pattern, consisting of three twelve-hour days per workweek and one alternating eight-hour day every other week. Shifts may include evenings, weekends, daytime hours, and holidays.

The specific shift and schedule will be determined by the supervisor; however, the first one to two months of training will follow a 5-day-per-week, 40-hour-per-week schedule.

Examples of shifts are included below:

• Day Shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, or 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Night Shifts: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM, 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM, or 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM

Shift Rotation

• Please note that shifts may be rotated every six months to ensure a fair distribution of day and night shifts across the team. This rotation allows team members to gain experience in various shifts and provides opportunities for a balanced work schedule over time.

Availability

• As our Mobile Crisis Care team provides critical support during community crises, it’s essential that members can respond promptly. To ensure timely response, team members must reside within a 30-minute commute to the Authority in heavy traffic. If selected, candidates who do not currently meet this requirement will be expected to relocate within four weeks of accepting the position.

The MCCP Clinical TherapistII will be part of a team that provides crisis intervention and stabilization, linkage and referral, consultation, and education within the scope of practice. The MCCP Clinical TherapistII will report to the Mobile Crisis Care Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Program Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Respond to client’s (Full-Service Partnership and Adult and Children’s Outpatient Programs and other specialty mental health services) crisis calls with or without law enforcement;
• Perform field-based and telephone emergency mental health evaluations and crisis stabilization in accordance with agency procedure;
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services to individuals, groups, and families;
• Identify treatment needs and make appropriate referrals for necessary services;
• Assist clients and relatives with understanding behavioral health problems and their reaction to them;
• Work on a multidisciplinary team for crisis response.
• Equivalent to a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience providing professional counseling/therapy services in a behavioral health setting.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of valid licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be maintained throughout employment.
  
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment.

Candidates bilingual in Spanish and proficient in computer skills and electronic health records are preferred.

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered qualifying.

*Candidates may be hired above the minimum salary range depending on qualifications (DOQ).*

Sign-on Bonuses:$2500 for eligible positions.

Merit Salary Increases:Annually based on performance, budget availability, and supervisor approval.

CalPERS Pension:2% @ 55 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for PEPRA Members; employee contributes 7% for Classic and 7.75% for PEPRA. No Social Security.

Vacation: 80 hours per year, increasing with years of service with a maximum of 240 hours; cash-out option available.

Sick Leave:Full-Time employees = 88 hours per year with no cap.

Holidays:11paid holidays per calendar year plus an additional 16 hours of Floating Holidays.

Longevity Pay:$2500 at 5 years of service; $5000 at 10-35 milestone years of service.

Flexible Work Schedule:9/80, 4/10, and/or intermittent teleworking, where applicable and approved by supervisor. **

Health Insurance: Medical (Kaiser HMO), dental (MetLife PPO), and vision coverage (EyeMed), of which 80% is paid by Tri-City Mental HealthAuthority (TCMHA).

Life Insurance:Paid at one time, annual salary, paid by Tri-City MHA with additional optional coverage available.

Additional Optional Benefits:EAP, FSA, STD/LTD & ADD, Bilingual Incentive Pay, On-Call Pay, Employee Referral Fee Program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, Credit Union available through CU of So Cal, paid time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME), and more.

The availability of a flexible schedule and regular days off depends on the needs of the Department and approval from Management.

Special Instructions

APPLICATION PROCESS:

A resume may be attached to your application; however, it will not substitute for a fully completed application. Incomplete applications may be rejected.

Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your qualifications. Please ensure that all relevant education, training, licenses, certifications, and work experience are accurately and thoroughly documented in the appropriate sections. Failure to provide complete information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION:

Tri-City Mental HealthAuthority will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] .

Tri-City Human Resources Department may contact candidates via email or phone. Please pay attention to both forms of communication as information regarding application status may be made by email or phone.

Tri-City does notcover the cost of relocation fees.