Unlicensed Forensic Clinician

Unlicensed Forensic Clinician

Job Category: Direct Care

Location: San Jose, CA 95113

What’s In It for You

·       Sign On Bonus:  $10,000K

·       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 

·       Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year  

·       For more information visit:  https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits 

What You Will Love About Working at Telecare 

·       Culture of power-with not power-over  

·       Your contribution is valued.  

·       Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of clinical professionals.  

·       Personal commitment to the mission from your team and colleagues 

·       Diverse mental health program types with lifelong career advancement opportunities 

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. 

As a part of the Telecare Family, Santa Clara Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) and Community Conservatorship (CC) program serves 50 adults age 18+ diagnosed with a severe mental illness. AOT/CC serves individuals who are high utilizers of mental health services and are considered to be high risk for psychiatric hospitalization, and/or have been incarcerated. Our goal is to work closely with existing community resources to assist individuals with transitioning back into their community. We know that the journey to recovery can be a tough one, and we believe that no one should have to go through it alone.

About the job

The Clinician Unlicensed 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.

Shifts Available: 

Full Time; AM 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday

Salary (Sign On Bonus:  $10,000):

The expected starting wage range is $82,887.48 - $102,369.54. 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 (Requirements)  

·       Registered as a LMFT, LCSW or LPCC or AMFT, ASCW, APCC with Board of Behavioral Science; must be valid and in good standing with the board.

·       Telecare can offer Clinical Supervision and support for unlicensed clinicians.

·       A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Counseling or related field that is eligible for licensure in the state or California.

·       One (1) year of forensic direct service experience working with individuals who have mental health issues, have come into contact with the legal system, or have experience diagnosing and treating mental disorders is essential.

·       Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.

·       Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. 

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability 

*May vary by location and position type 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot

disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)