Psychiatric Clinician 1

careers-communitymedical; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CE & Certifications

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation from Day 1

403(b) with matching contributions

Free Parking

Job summary

Community seeks a Psychiatric Clinician I to provide comprehensive mental health services to patients and families in an inpatient behavioral health setting. Under supervision, you will perform psychosocial assessments, brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and discharge planning.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to monitor clinical response, support stabilization, and ensure safe, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Professional Clinical Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health discipline required.
• One year of behavioral health, social work, care coordination, or related clinical experience required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support certification required.
• Fresno County 5150 Certification required within 4 months of hire.
• California registration within 4 months: MUST BE REGISTERED with the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); ASW/AMFT/APCC options.

Responsibilities

• The Psychiatric Clinician 1 provides comprehensive mental health and behavioral health services to patients and families within the inpatient behavioral health setting, including assessments, brief psychotherapy, crisis intervention, treatment planning, care coordination, discharge planning, and community resource linkage.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to monitor clinical response, support stabilization, and ensure safe, patient-centered care.

Skills

Behavioral health expertise

Crisis intervention

Education

MSW / related behavioral health degree

Job description

Overview

Opportunities for you!

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
• Free Continuing Education and certification
• Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
• Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
• Great food options with on-demand ordering
• Free parking and electric charging

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Clinician 1 provides comprehensive mental health and behavioral health services to patients and families within the inpatient behavioral health setting. Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, the Psychiatric Clinician 1 provides psychosocial and behavioral assessments, diagnostic evaluations, brief individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, treatment planning, care coordination, discharge planning, and community resource linkage.

The Psychiatric Clinician 1 participates in the clinical assessment and treatment of patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions, applying evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support stabilization, symptom management, and recovery. The role works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team to monitor clinical response, contribute to treatment decisions, respond to psychiatric and behavioral crises, and support the safe and effective delivery of patient-centered psychiatric care.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Professional Clinical Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health discipline required

Experience

• One (1) year of behavioral health, social work, care coordination, or related clinical experience required
• Acute inpatient psychiatry, crisis stabilization, hospital behavioral health, care coordination, and case management experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Fresno County 5150 Certification required within 4 months of hire or transfer into position
• One of the following current and valid California registration is required within 4 months of hire or transfer into position: MUST BE REGISTERED with the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
  • Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW)
  • Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
  • Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)

Disclaimers

Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change. If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.