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Psychiatric Emergency Clinician I Short Hour - Mental Health 195

PsychiatryIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$43.04-$53.15/hr

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Posted 7mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

“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 Psychiatric Emergency Clinician I independently conducts child, youth, and adult 5585/5150 evaluations and releases per 5585/5150 regulations.

The Psychiatric Emergency Clinician II is the primary clinician for engaging and educating members served, families, and significant others in crisis stabilization, treatment, level of care determination, and mental health recovery.

Serves as a liaison to community programs and develops strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans of members served and their families.

Shifts Available

Short-Hour | AM | Shifts: 7:00AM-3:30PM | Days: Saturday & Sunday

Expected starting wage range is $43.04 - $53.15. 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)

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent from an accredited college or university
  • Two (2) years of direct service experience in a behavioral health setting
  • Waived Clinician as ACSW or IMFT and completion of all prelicensure classes
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
  • All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply

What’s In It For You*

  • Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
  • 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: telecarecorp.com

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 part of the Telecare Family, the Santa Cruz County Crisis Stabilization Program (CSP) is a locked crisis program. It serves adults 18+ admitted both voluntarily and involuntarily. The length of stay is up to 23 hours.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

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

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

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Emergency Clinician I independently conducts evaluations and releases for children, youth, and adults according to 5585/5150 regulations. This role involves engaging and educating members served and families in crisis stabilization, treatment, level of care determination, and mental health recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent, along with two years of direct service experience in a behavioral health setting. Applicants must also meet specific certification requirements, including CPR, CPI, and First Aid, and satisfy all prelicensure class completion requirements.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Child EvaluationsYouth EvaluationsAdult EvaluationsTreatment PlanningPartnership DevelopmentAftercare PlanningCPR CertifiedCPI Certified

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 70% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Emergency Clinician I Short Hour - Mental Health 195 at Telecare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,509 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

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  • Includes weekends
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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Nine Paid Holidays
Shift Differentials
Free CEUs
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
401K
Employee Stock Ownership Plan