On-Call Psychiatric Emergency Clinician I – PTO & CEUs

Main Template; California; On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Free CEUs

Tuition discount

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental

Job summary

Telecare's Santa Cruz County Crisis Stabilization Program seeks a Psychiatric Emergency Clinician I, on-call, part-time, on-site. The role involves crisis evaluations under 5585/5150 rules, collaboration with families, and community partnerships to ensure aftercare.

Required are a Master’s in Social Work or Psychology, 2 years' direct behavioral health experience, and relevant certifications with compliance checks. Shifts include 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with geographic pay differentials.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of direct service experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Waived Clinician as ACSW, APCC or AMFT and completion of all prelicensure classes.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certification on date of employment or within 30 days of employment.
• Post-offer health clearances, background checks, and regulatory verifications may apply.

Responsibilities

• Independently conducts child, youth, and adult 5585/5150 evaluations and releases.
• Engages members, families, and significant others in crisis stabilization and care decisions.
• Serves as liaison to community programs and develops partnerships for aftercare planning.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent

Job description

Psychiatric Emergency Clinician I, On Call - Mental Health 195

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: PSYCH030815

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• Posted : October 1, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

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Description

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them,I’dbe waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Psychiatric Emergency Clinician I independently conducts child, youth, and adult 5585/5150 evaluations and releases per 5585/5150 regulations. The Psychiatric Emergency Clinician II is the primary clinician for engaging and educating members served, families, and significant others in crisis stabilization, treatment, level of care determination, and mental health recovery. Serves as a liaison to community programs and develops strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans of members served and their families.

Shifts Available:

On-Call | AM | Shifts: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Days vary as needed

Expected starting wage range is$43.04 - $53.15.Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay iscommensuratewith relevant experience above theminimumrequirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of direct service experience in a behavioral health setting
• Waived Clinician as ACSW, APCC or AMFT and completion of all prelicensure classes
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 30 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply

What’s In ItForYou*

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earnPTOeach pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

As part of the Telecare Family, the Santa Cruz County Crisis Stabilization Program (CSP) is a locked crisis program. It serves adults 18+ admitted both voluntarily and involuntarily. The length of stay is up to 23 hours.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-onbonusinternal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

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