Clinician

Santa Cruz, CA

📍 Location: On-Site - Santa Cruz, CA

📅 Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt

💼 Department: Residential - Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)

📈 Reports to: Lead Clinician / Clinical Director

💰 Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000/year

✨ Shift: Wednesday-Saturday 6:30am-5:00pm

The pay range for this position is $85,000-$95,000 per year for employees hired in the Santa Cruz, CA area. The pay range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate for candidates hired within the bay area region. Candidates hired in other California locations may have different starting salaries based on cost of living and market data variations. Factors that may be used to determine your actual starting salary include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and internal comparisons to other employees in similar roles.

📝 Position Summary

The Clinician (Crisis Stabilization Unit) provides comprehensive screening, assessment, and therapeutic services to youth admitted to the CSU. This position is responsible for developing safety and service plans, providing interventions during crisis situations, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure safe and effective stabilization. The Clinician plays an essential role in helping youth transition successfully to ongoing care and community-based supports.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

Assessment & Intervention

• Engage and build rapport with youth upon admission to the CSU.
• Conduct thorough intake screenings and ongoing risk assessments.
• Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention and therapeutic services.
• Monitor and reassess risk, safety, and stabilization progress.

Planning & Collaboration

• Develop individualized safety and service plans tailored to each youth's needs.
• Train and guide staff on plan implementation and behavior support strategies.
• Collaborate closely with county staff, nursing staff, and community service providers.
• Coordinate discharge and aftercare planning to ensure continuity of care.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all assessments, plans, and documentation according to Medi-Cal, county, and agency standards.
• Follow all incident reporting procedures promptly and accurately.
• Participate in individual and group supervision, as well as team meetings.
• Provide on-call or after-hours support for screenings, assessments, and treatment needs as assigned.

• Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling Psychology
• Current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC).
• Minimum 2 years of experience working directly with children or youth in a behavioral health, crisis, or residential setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of crisis assessment, trauma-informed care, and safety planning.
• Meets all state-required employment conditions, including:
  • DOJ fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance
  • TB/Health physical
  • Valid CA Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance

💻 Work Environment & Schedule

This position is based in Santa Cruz, CA, with an expectation of on-site presence, including oversight of evening and weekend coverage schedules as needed.

❤ Why Aspiranet?

• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Access to the free Aspiranet Employee Perks Program. Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness, pet care, gym memberships, theme parks, and more
• Flexible paid time off including 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick leave days, two diversity days, and paid birthday time off.
• Access to our employee assistance program including 24/7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue.
• Training opportunities are available to support your ongoing development and career aspirations.
• Collaborate in a supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing.

🏋Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position typically operates in a standard office environment. The noise level is generally quiet and remains within OSHA's established safety levels at all times.

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Pay Rate: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually