Crisis Responder Clinician I (460) Rural CIT *2,000 Sign On Bonus (Personal Services)

Kings View is a nonprofit leader in providing behavioral health services to the underserved community, is currently seeking a driven Crisis Responder Clinician I to join our mission to provide compassionate services to those with limited resources. Our ideal candidate will have a passion to promote social justice and societal awareness, respect for human dignity, and lead with integrity while listening and responding to the community in need.


Crisis Responder Clinician I (460) Rural CITFresno, CA


The Crisis Responder Clinician is part of the 24/7, Mobile Crisis Response Team serving individuals of all ages experiencing mental health crisis. The Crisis Responder Clinician will accompany or are requested by officers responding to calls for or from citizens who appear to have a mental health or substance use concern to offer crisis triage and symptom management, risk assessment, in-person psychoeducation, and case management.


How will I contribute

Dispatched and respond to individual persons experiencing a crisis event in the community, across Fresno County.
Provide emergency crisis coverage for individuals exhibiting a behavioral health crisis, responding within the identified time frame.
Provide onsite therapeutic interventions and support to persons and families in crisis, collaborating with other First Responders as needed for community-based stabilization.
Act as a leader for the dispatched mobile team, providing clinical guidance and instruction to team members.
Complete a brief mental health assessment to paint a clinical picture of the individual's needs and discuss appropriate treatment recommendations.
Making clinical judgment about need for potential 5150/5585 placement for DTS/DTO/GD and/or provide safety planning.
Discuss appropriate referrals, and provide case management and aftercare services, as assigned.
Develop and maintain an awareness of community resources.
Assist in de-escalation, with the goal of crisis stabilization, hospital, and jail diversion as appropriate.
Evaluate and assess the severity of behavioral health symptoms.
Provide emergency crisis coverage to law enforcement for adults/youth exhibiting a behavioral health crisis.
Complete necessary program documentation within the identified program time frame.
Provide behavioral health consultation (collaborate and coordinate multi-disciplinary team-based care with other programs, outside agencies, and medical health homes).
Provide on-call services on a rotational basis as required by the program.
Maintain accurate, written clinical records of services provided per established agency, COA, HIPAA, CCBHC and CalAIMS standards. Complete documentation within established timeframes.
Timely completion of any provider enrollment forms and reports needed for third-party payers or other outside entities.
Provide consultation and support training efforts for law enforcement to include ride along' s, shift change updates, and involvement with the Crisis Intervention Officer Training.
Assist in the promotion of agency mission, services, workshops, and classes.
May encounter risk of working with persons with SMI (serious mental illness) that may include, but not limited to persons in mental health crisis, persons that may be intoxicated or impaired by drugs or alcohol, persons who may be DTO (danger to others), DTS (Danger to Self), or GD (Gravely Disabled). If such situations arise, staff may be required to call local emergency personnel to help deescalate the crisis, use crisis intervention techniques, and consult with supervisor as soon as practically possible.

What I bring

Master's degree in social sciences or related
Current Associate Licensure ASW, AMFT, APCC. Must have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number or obtain an NPI number prior to start date
Class C Driving License
2 years' experience providing crisis management and mental health services.
Working knowledge of community and hospital resources. Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft TEAMS and Internet access.
Ability to quickly develop rapport with individuals to resolve crisis situations. Ability to assess individual's potential for dangerousness to self, others and/or grave disability. Ability to make a differential diagnosis between substance abuse and psychiatric emergencies. Ability to appropriately and immediately document client interactions. Ability to utilize computer technology and electronic health record.
Must possess independent clinical judgment and the ability to critically assess a situation for risk and response. Strong communication skills and knowledge of crisis intervention, behavioral health and risk assessment.
Substance Abuse clinical experience preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

The Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k plan
Vacation time
Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
Education Reimbursement Program up to $1000 per year
Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
An environment of like-minded people reaching for the same goal
Serving the underserved community
A sense of purpose

Who We Are

Since 1951, Kings View leads the community in providing behavioral health services to the underserved population. We have a strong tradition of commitment, and we focus on serving rural communities where health resources are often limited. Our people treat the community with care and compassion. We stand by our cornerstone and philosophy of valuing each person's worth, dignity and wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. Our principal core values echo throughout the organization and into our patient-focused programs. At Kings View we are dedicated to continuing our demonstration in the unparalleled commitment to wellness and recovery within each community we serve. Join us and apply today.