Crisis Mobile Response Clinician

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Time Off

Benefits: medical, dental, vision

Paid CEU opportunities

Career development programs

BBS supervision hours

Recognition & Rewards

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Crisis Mobile Response Clinician in Victorville, CA. The role requires AMFT, APCC, or ACSW credentials with a Master’s degree in a related field and a valid California driver’s license. The team operates from 6 PM to 8 AM, with a compensation package and benefits as described.

The role focuses on rapid mental health assessments, crisis interventions, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to stabilize clients needing urgent care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in psychology, social work, or related mental health field.
• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC.
• Must be 18 years or older and have a valid California driver’s license.
• First Aid certification or ability to obtain it upon hire.
• Pass a mandatory background check, criminal record clearance, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients at start of treatment and develop/maintain treatment plans.
• Conduct family collateral and discharge planning; establish contracts with consumers.
• Interview and collaborate with mental health professionals to determine needs.
• Respond to potential suicide or other emergency events and provide crisis intervention.
• Visit clients in varied living situations, observe progress, and report changes to staff.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Driver's license

First Aid

Background check

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related mental health field

Job description

Job Title: Crisis Mobile Response Clinician Division/Program: Victorville: High Desert CMRT

Starting Compensation: 80,000 - 85,000 USD Per Hour Working Location: Victorville, CA Working Hours/Shift: Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 PM - 8:00 AM

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
• Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

We are seeking an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) to join our team.

What You Bring to SBHG (Qualifications)

• Education: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related mental health field.
• Licensure: Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC).
• Compliance & Safety: Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid California Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company eligibility policies.
• First Aid certification from an approved provider (such as the American Red Cross) or the ability to obtain it upon hire.
• Competencies & Compliance: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a diverse nursing team.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with clients, staff, physicians, and community partners.
• Must successfully pass a mandatory background check, criminal record clearance, and drug screening.
• Meet agency driver eligibility criteria

How you will make a difference

• The Mental Health Specialist assesses clients at start of treatment (reviews as needed), develops and maintains treatment plans, and conducts family collateral and discharge planning.
• Duties include discussing goals and objectives of proposed treatment plans and establishing a contract with the consumer.
• Interviewing consumers to team with mental health professionals in determining the needs of individuals or groups on a walk-in/telephone basis; respond to potential suicide or other emergency events.
• Visit clients, individually or as part of a team, in a variety of living situations, to help assess the mental health needs of individuals and families, observe progress, provide counseling, gather data, and report significant changes in the client's condition to designated professional staff.

Division/Program Overview

• Program: The Valley Star Crisis Mobile Response Team
• Population Served: Serving all age groups—children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
• Facility & Setting: Mobile | operates from 6 PM to 8 AM
• Clinical Services: offering rapid mental health assessments and crisis interventions. essential services for individuals needing immediate crisis intervention and stabilization.

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information: [e-mail]

Join an organization dedicated to improving lives and supporting those facing mental health and behavioral challenges. At Stars Behavioral Health Group, we are seeking passionate professionals ready to make a lasting, positive impact on children, youth, families, and adults across California.

As a leading statewide provider, SBHG brings together over 2,000 professionals across 70+ specialized programs and 60+ locations, delivering compassionate care to more than 40,000 individuals each year.

We are committed to diversity as we believe exceptional care begins with a diverse team.

SBHG is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates LGBTQ+, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity across every level of our organization.