Clinician I

Kings View Community Services, Inc.; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings View Community Services, Inc. is seeking a Clinician I for the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) in Tulare, CA. This full-time exempt role delivers 24/7 crisis triage, risk assessment, and community linkage to individuals in mental health or substance use crises.

Qualifications include a Master's degree in social sciences, active CA licensure under ASW/AMFT/APCC, and at least one year of crisis management or mental health experience. A CA driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Sciences or related field is required.
• Current ASW, AMFT, or APCC registration in good standing is required.
• NPI number or ability to obtain one before hire is required.
• One year of crisis management and/or mental health services experience is required.
• Valid California Driver's License (Class C) required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis calls and behavioral health emergencies throughout Tulare County.
• Provide onsite crisis intervention, assessment, de-escalation, and stabilization services.
• Conduct mental health assessments and make treatment recommendations.
• Evaluate need for 5150/5585 interventions and develop safety plans.
• Provide case management, aftercare services, and community resource linkage.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, first responders, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Provide behavioral health consultation and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Complete clinical documentation within required timeframes.
• Participate in on-call rotations and crisis response activities.
• Support community education and crisis intervention training efforts.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Case management

Safety planning

Community liaison

Education

Master's degree in social sciences or related field

Job description

Description

Clinician I – Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT)

Location: Tulare, CA
Position Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Salary Range: $38.46 – $44.99 per hour

Join Our Mission

At Kings View, every role contributes to something bigger — improving lives and strengthening communities. We are committed to providing behavioral health and social services to those with limited resources, guided by compassion, excellence, and respect.

Position Overview

The Clinician I – Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) is part of a 24/7 crisis response team serving individuals of all ages experiencing mental health and/or substance use crises. This position provides crisis triage, risk assessment, symptom management, case management, safety planning, and community linkage services designed to help individuals remain safely in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis calls and behavioral health emergencies throughout Tulare County.
• Provide onsite crisis intervention, assessment, de-escalation, and stabilization services.
• Conduct mental health assessments and make treatment recommendations.
• Evaluate need for 5150/5585 interventions and develop safety plans.
• Provide case management, aftercare services, and community resource linkage.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, first responders, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Provide behavioral health consultation and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Complete clinical documentation within required timeframes.
• Participate in on-call rotations and crisis response activities.
• Support community education and crisis intervention training efforts.

What You'll Bring

• Master's Degree in Social Sciences or related field.
• Current ASW, AMFT, or APCC registration in good standing.
• NPI number or ability to obtain one before hire.
• One year of crisis management and/or mental health services experience.
• Valid California Driver's License (Class C).

Preferred Qualifications

• Substance abuse clinical experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kings View is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADA Statement

Kings View will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.