"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Clinician provides mental health support services to members served and their families at the program. The Clinician also assists in the coordination of all mental health support services provided by the Team. This includes coordinating and collaborating with team members and outside agencies such as, the Conservator's Office, Public Guardian's Office, Probation Department, County Behavioral Health Services, and housing and inpatient providers.

Shift Available:

Full Time Salaried; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $68,033.91 - $84,024.91. 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 is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• A Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Registered with the CA BBS with a ASW, AMFT, APCC
• Two (2) years of experience post masters in mental health setting
• Personal car that you are willing to use for work
• Willingness to transport clients in your personal car
• Driver's License that is valid and in good standing

What's In It For You*

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
• 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
• For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team

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.

Program Type: Community-based

To Make Referrals: The county of San Diego has determined that all persons referred to the Telecare AOT program shall initially be screened and evaluated by the existing In Home Outreach Team (IHOT) program. Referrals to AOT can only be made through Telecare IHOT. AOT examinations will be conducted by a licensed clinician from the IHOT program.

# of Members: 57 members

Who We Serve: Adults with serious mental illness who are experiencing repeated hospitalizations or incarcerations but are not engaging in treatment. Only individuals who meet the nine criteria as established under Laura's Law are eligible for referral to AOT:

1. At least 18 years of age.
2. Have a serious mental illness.
3. Determined unlikely to be safe in the community without supervision.
4. History of non-compliance with treatment that has either: Been a factor in their hospitalization and/ or incarceration at least twice in the last 36 months, or resulted in one or more acts, attempts or threats of serious and violent behavior toward self or another within the last 48 months (not including current event).
5. Has opportunity to voluntarily participate in mental health treatment but continues to fail to engage.
6. Condition is substantially deteriorating.
7. AOT is the least restrictive placement necessary to ensure recovery and stability.
8. Needs AOT to prevent a relapse or deterioration that would likely result in grave disability or serious harm to self or others.
9. Be likely to benefit from AOT.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

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

Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Associate of Social Work, Associate Marriage and Family Therapy, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, Clinical

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