Clinician - Outreach  (Regular Full-Time, Hourly)
Program: Heartland Wellness & Recovery Center (El Cajon)
Region: El Cajon
Services: Adult Outpatient (AOP)
Career Type: Clinicians

Hours: 40 hours per week. Clinic hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Wednesday 11:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

Pay Rate: $38.82 to $40.86 per hour

Education: Master's degree in a mental health-related field, such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling required

Licensure: Licensed or license-eligible with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is required

Benefits:

• 19 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
• Free clinical supervision and CEUs
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Opportunities for advancement and growth

As a Clinician - Outreach, you will:

• Conduct outreach at inpatient or START facilities to provide a warm handoff from inpatient to outpatient or appropriate level of services.
• Develop and maintain a notification system with identified hospitals and START programs in order to provide efficient and effective outreach.
• Conduct initial screenings and/or behavioral health assessments of new and/or returning clients; may be conducted via telehealth services or face-to-face.
• Conduct risk assessments and provides crisis intervention as needed to ensure client safety.
• Refer outreach clients to the appropriate level of service, including intensive case management provided at the program.
• Perform outreach and follow-up with disengaged, high risk, or unconnected clients. Some work may be done via telehealth.
• Work with clients to develop strengths-based service plan goals and objectives.
• Services will be provided via clinic, telehealth, and mobile outreach.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of two years of work experience with adults with serious mental illness
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• A valid California driver’s license in good standing and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. In addition, proof of insurance is required prior to driving personal vehicles on company business.
• Able to pass criminal/background clearance

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

Heartland Wellness Recovery Center is one of our Adult Outpatient programs (AOP), which provide behavioral health services including psychiatric and clinical assessment, treatment planning, ongoing medication services, individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention, mobile outreach, vocational support, peer support and older adult outreach. We deliver fully integrated services to adult clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as individuals with co-occurring, mental health, and substance use disorders.

All of our outpatient programs also provide full-time walk-in services. Our programs utilize evidence-based practices to assist our clients in reaching their goals and to live the highest quality of life while managing their mental illness.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County's residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Clinician - Outreach