ICM Team Lead

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Systems, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a licensed mental health clinician to provide assessments, therapy, and case coordination within an integrated care framework.

This full-time, on-site position requires CA licensure, strong documentation skills, and the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to support clients in accessing medical, housing, and social services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and CA BBS registration or license (MFT, LCSW, LPCC) required.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Experience in mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments, mental health evaluations and therapy; develop plans and conduct case consultations.
• Complete accurate documentation and meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
• Coordinate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Serve as primary clinician and coordinator for an assigned caseload.
• Oversee ICM step-down program administration, including caseload tracking and documentation compliance.
• Support daily operations and adherence to program standards.

Skills

Mental health services

Substance use disorder services

Cultural competency

Bilingual

Education

Master’s degree and CA BBS registration or license

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

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Regular Full time over 30 hrs Professional A18 ACTION Central, San Diego, CA, US

Salary Range: $36.50 To $38.00 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Serve as primary clinician and coordinator and provide case management services to an assigned caseload.
• Maintain responsibility for administrative oversight of the ICM step-down program, including caseload tracking, documentation compliance, treatment fidelity, and quality improvement activities.
• Serve as a lead resource for Case Managers, supporting coordination of daily operations, caseload alignment, and adherence to program standards.

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

• 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

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.