​​Mental Health Crisis Clinician
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Program | Community Assessment &
Transportation Team
Anticipated Salary for Associate-Level Therapist
(ACSW, AMFT, etc.): 90k
Anticipated Salary for Licensed Therapist (LCSW,
LMFT, etc.): 103k
All employees working 30-hours qualify for a
comprehensive benefits package
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Position Summary:
Working collaboratively with
the EMT as a team, the CATT Clinician will respond to the call, evaluate, and
determine the disposition of the person in need and facilitate that process.
The 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.
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CATT 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.
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This position requires 12-hour shifts working
3 days one week and 4 days the next week, repeating this schedule. Locations
across Alameda County.
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Sunday - WednesdayÂ
Oakland 11 am- 11 pm
Fremont 10 am - 10 pm
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Wednesday - Saturday
San Leandro 11 am - 11 pm
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Qualifications
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The ideal candidate will be experienced or
interested 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.
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Is experienced in rapid
screening and assessment, DSM5 Diagnosis and works effectively and efficiently
in stressful situations.
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Licensure (ACSW, AMFT, APCC;
LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of
Psychology.
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Must be able/willing
to work outside during most of shifts, travel in a van with others between
crises, and physically move frequently during shift.
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Must be able to travel to and
from worksite and other locations within Alameda County
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Ability to work with and honor
a highly diverse community served, as well as CAT team members, while showing
humility and openness.
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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.
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Must have valid California
Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable by the Agency’s insurance
company.
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Organization Overview:
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Bonita House, Inc. (BHI) is a private non-profit
mental health agency offering a range of services for adults diagnosed with
co-occurring psychiatric disabilities and substance use disorders. Services
include intensive residential treatment, supported independent living, housing
and supported employment, outpatient case management, wellness centers, and
healthcare clinic services.Â
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BHI provides expert specialized services to some
of society's most vulnerable members: people living with co-occurring disorders.
Most people we work with have more than two major conditions that significantly
impact their lives. Someone with schizophrenia and alcohol dependence may also
have PTSD, and use crack cocaine and marijuana. All of these issues must be
recognized and addressed at the same time, in the same place.Â
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Based on a social rehabilitation,
strengths-based treatment model, Bonita House was developed in 1971 as a humane
alternative to traditional psychiatric institutionalization.Â
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Since 1971, BHI has evolved into a specialized
dual-diagnosis agency for Alameda County community mental health clients. We
are also able to take private referrals into our residential treatment and
supported independent living programs. We work with clients and their families
towards dual-recovery.Â
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We know that when evidence-based practices are
used within a nurturing, respectful community, recovery from both disorders is
real and attainable.Â
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Benefit package, valued on average at $9,000
annually per employee, includes:
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· Medical- KaiserÂ
· Dental- Delta Dental
- DentalPremier coverage including adult orthodontiaÂ
· Vision- VSP - Signature Plan
· Life and AD&D- Sterling
· Long Term Disability- Reliance
· Flex Spending Account (FSA)- Sterling
· Chiropractic and Acupuncture- Landmark
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· 11 Holidays
· Birthday off without using PTO
· 23 days of PTO initially accrued during the
first year
· Retirement- Mutual of AmericaÂ
· Supervision toward licensure for most interns
· iPhone and laptop with data available for
mobility in field work
· Tuition reimbursement
· 5 Paid professional development days
· Partial mileage paid
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