Overnight Registered Mobile Crisis Clinician

Bonita House, Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 56,302 - 59,484; Full time

Job summary

Bonita House, Inc. is looking for an Overnight Mobile Crisis Registered Clinician in Alameda County. This full-time position involves direct crisis intervention, timely documentation, and working in a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates should have considerable experience in crisis management, skills in Motivational Interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapies. The role requires flexibility with shifts and the ability to travel for services across Alameda County.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience providing behavioral health services in relevant settings.
• Experience with crisis management and diverse communities.
• Ability to work outside and travel within Alameda County.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct crisis intervention and crisis management services.
• Document timely and accurately per agency standards.
• Perform clinical duties assigned by the CATT Program Director.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Electronic Health Record systems

Education

Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Job Title: Overnight Mobile Crisis Registered Clinician

Reports to: Program Manager

Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Pay Range: $40.87 - 43.18 per hour DOE + 10% Differential

Location: Alameda County, California, 94611

Office Hours: 12-hour shifts working 3 days one week and 4 days the next week, repeating this schedule

Schedule: Sundays - Wednesdays or Wednesdays - Saturdays 7:00 pm - 7:00 am

About Us

Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a nonprofit mental health agency with multiple sites in Alameda County and an operating budget of $14.5 million. Founded in 1971, BHI provides social rehabilitation including a full range of Medi-Cal services to adults with co-occurring serious mental health and substance use disorders.

Our Mission

To empower people living with mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges to achieve recovery, self-sufficiency, and deeply connected, meaningful lives within their communities.

Our Values

Compassion: Committed to caring, dignity and kindness. Respect: Honor each individual and provide highly ethical services. Progress: Leading the way in creating opportunities to change for the better. Resilience: Channeling hope, building strengths to successfully recover, adapt and grow. Embracing Differences: Honor and celebrate our diverse communities and individual uniqueness.

Position Summary

Working collaboratively with the EMT as a team, the CATT Overnight Clinician will respond to the call, evaluate and determine the disposition of the person in need and facilitate that process. The Overnight CATT Clinician will utilize a variety of resources in consultation up to and including law enforcement, psychiatric prescribers, and hospital staff, to effectively provide rapid quality mental health care.

CATT Overnight Clinician is required to maintain fidelity to Roberts’ Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model (SSCIT), other evidence-based practices, other crisis management interventions, and the use of screening tools to help inform the decision‑making process. Must have a strong knowledge and be able to provide practical application of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (for depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use disorder, insomnia, and suicide prevention), trauma‑informed care, Solution Focused Therapy, mindfulness/mindfulness‑based stress reduction techniques, culturally specific mental health needs, and provide linkage to local community resources. CATT Clinician’s contribution to the performance of the CATT Program helps to reduce repeat Psychiatric Emergency Services and Emergency Department presentations month to month by client and has great impact reducing 5150’s regionally.

Current Shifts Open

Sunday – Wednesday or Wednesday – Saturday: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct crisis intervention and crisis management services
• Timely documentation including consistency with Agency and Accreditation standards
• Attend clinical meetings and trainings
• Billing – Medi-Cal and Medicare
• Assist with tracking program outcome data and ensure all consumers are provided with after-care follow‑up
• Community outreach – internal and external stakeholders
• Perform other clinical duties assigned by the CATT Program Director

Qualifications and Requirements

The ideal candidate will be experienced in the field of crisis management; committed to the practices and principles of Roberts’ Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model (SSCIT) and experienced in working with a highly diverse community.

• Experienced in rapid screening and assessment, DSM‑5 diagnosis and works effectively and efficiently in stressful situations.
• Registration (ASW, AMFT, APCC) with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology.
• Minimum two years of experience providing behavioral health services in a public health, community mental health, crisis services, or other setting serving people who are unhoused.
• Basic Life Support certified within 30 days of employment (training provided by program).
• Must be able/willing to work outside during most of shifts, travel in van with others between crises, and physically move frequently during shift.
• Must be able to travel to and from worksite and other locations within Alameda County.
• Ability to work with and honor a highly diverse community served, as well as CAT team members, while showing humility and openness.
• Willingly open to learn and understand different perspectives, as well as show self‑awareness around race, gender, class, sexual orientation, lived experience, and other important attributes.
• Must have experience with Electronic Health Record systems (e.g. Welligent, Clinicians Gateway, Reddinet, Epic).
• Must comply with all legal and ethical mandates including child and elder abuse reporting, HIPAA, PHI and PII.
• Must be able to meet the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 requirements.
• Must have valid California Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable by the Agency’s insurance company.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with applicable laws.

Physical Activity

The position requires periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday. Employees may be required to move between offices, program spaces, and meeting areas, including navigating stairs.

Lifting & Carrying

Must be able to lift, carry, or move items up to 15 pounds on an occasional basis.

Manual Dexterity & Communication

Requires the ability to operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment; to talk and hear in person and by telephone; and to read printed and digital materials.

Travel Required

This position requires regular travel to multiple agency and partner locations within the Bay Area. Employees must have reliable transportation and the ability to reach designated sites within reasonable travel times.

EEO Statement: Bonita House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.