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Ridgecrest, California

Psychiatric Emergency Clinician I – Mental Health 339

PsychiatryNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$34.43-$42.52/hr

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Job Description

Psychiatric Emergency Clinician I – Mental Health 339

“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

Varies as needed

Expected starting wage range is $34.43 - $42.52.

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
  • 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. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)
  • Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

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 NOC Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC 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, Telecare's Eastern Kern Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) will provide outpatient psychiatric services to children and adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

The primary purpose of the CSU is to offer immediate individualized assistance to stabilize acute psychiatric symptoms and help consumers avoid inpatient hospitalization.

The 24/7 program will have the capacity to treat 12 consumers at any given time, both voluntary and involuntary, and utilizes a strengths-based, recovery oriented model of care.

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 clinician independently conducts psychiatric evaluations and provides crisis stabilization for children and adults. They also serve as a primary liaison to community programs to develop effective aftercare plans for members.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and have two years of direct behavioral health experience. Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationCase managementTreatment planningClinical assessmentCrisis interventionPatient engagementCommunity liaisonDocumentationCrisis Prevention Institute certification

Psychiatry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Emergency Clinician I – Mental Health 339 at Telecare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Ridgecrest

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k
Typical market rent
$1,231/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Telecare

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Shift Differentials
Free CEUs
Free Supervision
Tuition Discount
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance