Crisis Mental Health Clinician (9372U), University Health Services #73576
Company: University of California-Berkeley
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: October 11, 2024
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About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to
creating a community that fosters equity of experience and
opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all
backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of
openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for
students, faculty and staff.The University of California, Berkeley,
is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education,
distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized
academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it
provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission
and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the
California experience, animated by such values as innovation,
questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and
nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual
renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and
social value in California, the United States and the world.We are
looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full
diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and
understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic
backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at
Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and
equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a
matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among
faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding
whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly
encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding
Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our
Strategic Plan.At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a
fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the
Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their
full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our
staff employees with up to 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year
to engage in professional development activities. To find out more
about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit
grow.berkeley.edu.Departmental OverviewUC Berkeley's University
Health Services (UHS) is a comprehensive college health service
providing fully accredited, primary medical care, counseling and
psychological services, and innovative health promotion programs
for students, faculty, and staff. UHS provides on-campus medical
care and coordinates supplemental needs for off-campus care through
a network of community specialists and hospitals. UHS manages the
student health insurance and workers' compensation insurance
programs. Approximately 65,000 visits occur annually including
Primary Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Health and Specialty
Clinics. Services are designed to minimize the impact of illness,
emotional distress and injury on studies and work. Coupled with
health promotion and public health programs, UHS reaches all
segments of the Berkeley campus community. Learn more by visiting
the UHS website, our strategic plan, and our UHS values.The Campus
Mobile Crisis Response (CMCR) unit aims to provide culturally
responsive, trauma-informed, and person-centered assessments and
interventions to address the immediate needs of the individuals and
communities in crisis at UC Berkeley. Learn more about CMCR by
visiting our website.The CMCR team currently functions on a
four-tens schedule, subject to change as needed for
team/operational needs. This role supports full week coverage, with
working hours among the team varying in the range of 12:00pm -
10:00pm. Ideally the Clinical Lead is available Sunday - Wednesday
(days and/or hours may shift to meet organizational
need).Application Review DateThe First Review Date for this job is:
10/23/24. This job will remain open until filled.
ResponsibilitiesDIRECT CLIENT CARE
- Work collaboratively during designated shift with the paramedic
and peer counselor to provide emergency/crisis bases in-person
assessment and intervention:
Work collaboratively with team members to quickly assess the needs
of individuals or communities experiencing a mental health crisis,
and collaboratively create a response plan.
Practice self-awareness and cultural humility as a member of a
diverse team; be conscientious and sensitive to interpersonal
dynamics with other team members.
Demonstrate strong ability to remain calm and attentive during
crises, as well as to work through several separate crises during a
single shift.
Demonstrate a high level of resilience and self-care as part of
maintaining wellness in a high crisis and first responder
position.
- Provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, harm reduction,
and person-centered mental health and substance use crisis
assessment, intervention, de-escalation for individuals
experiencing non-violent, behavioral health crisis on the UC
Berkeley campus footprint.
- Assess for suicidality, homicidal intent, violence risk, grave
disability, and substance use using appropriate measurements,
including C-SRRS, Mini Mental Status Exam, and others.
- Provides debrief experience and on site support and
coordination after campus traumas such as campus death.
- Make appropriate referrals/linkage based on clinical
needs.COLLABORATION
- Documents client progress, treatment recommendations,
interventions and client response in the EHR and other required
systems to facilitate the sharing of information and coordination
of care with other involved providers
- Participates in and coordinates regularly scheduled and
clinically indicated ad hoc multidisciplinary consultation meetings
with colleagues to discuss relevant aspects of client care and help
to ensure positive client outcomes
- Uses shared decision-making techniques to work proactively with
the client around the care plan and communicates plan to the care
team
- Participates in regular care manager consultation meetings and
regular caseload meetings with High Risk/Hospital Manager or
Clinical Director
- Functions as liaison to community mental health providers
- Assists Referral Coordinator with developing and maintaining
referral procedures and resources
- Participate and complete all assigned trainings in a timely
manner to form a strong foundation for clinical work.CARE
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
- Identifies improvements to systems, practices, and procedures
and advocates recommendations to leadership
- Works with Compassionate Crisis Response Program Manager, High
Risk/Hospital Manager, Clinical Director, Referral Coordinator,
CAPS leadership, and CAPS staff to develop protocols aimed at
improving care delivery for at-risk clients and support CAPS
providers using such protocols
- Develops, maintains, and shares internal UHS, campus, and
community resources as appropriate with clients and staff to
promote efficient quality care
- Promotes the development of collaborative relationships with
peers and other health professionals by articulating practice
issues and communicating through appropriate organizational
channels. ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in staff meetings and meetings related to care
management
- Adheres to principles of quality, customer oriented
standards
- Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, and sensitivity in all
interactions with clients and staff
- When assigned, actively participates on UHS committees and/or
the development of new programs/ideas
- Is knowledgeable of client rights and responsibilities, rules
of confidentiality and client privacy
- Readily accepts additional responsibility including assisting
with the evaluation of unit operation/efficiency
- Maintains client records appropriately including
confidentiality and completeness of notes. This includes written
and electronic records
- Is knowledgeable of UHS and campus departments, services,
locations
- Is knowledgeable of operational, administrative, business, and
personnel policies
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability as health care
practices and related technology change
- Demonstrates an active investment in organizational and unit
goals to improve customer service
- Implements University and UHS policies and procedures to assure
a consistently high level of client care, safety and customer
serviceOther duties as assignedRequired Qualifications Education
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent
experience / trainingLicenses and Certifications
- Valid CA Driver's License
- A valid mental health license in the state of California
(Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) or registration (ASW,
AMFT, APCC) with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or
Board of Psychology.
- 5150 Certification for Alameda County within 30 days of
employment
- First Aid certified within 30 days of employment.
- CPR certified within 30 days of employment.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
- Minimum one year of experience providing behavioral health
services in a public health, community mental health, crisis
services, or other setting serving adults exhibiting mental health
crisis, psychosis, substance-related mental health needs, etc.
- Must be able/willing to work flexibly and outside of a
traditional clinical space, such as being outside during most of
the shift, traveling in a vehicle and/or walking with others
between crises, and physically move frequently during a shift.
- Ability to work with and honor a highly diverse community
served, as well as team members, while showing humility and
openness.
- Willingness to learn and understand different perspectives, as
well as show self-awareness around race, gender, class, sexual
orientation, lived experience, and other important
attributes.Preferred Qualifications
- Previous work with college/university students
- Multilingual (English, Spanish, Mandarin and/or
Cantonese)Salary & BenefitsFor information on the comprehensive
benefits package offered by the University, please visit the
University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.Under
California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required
to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this
role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in
this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range
of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions
including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge,
abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of
internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is
not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the
top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based
on final candidate qualifications and experience.
- The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably
expects to pay for this position is $64,400.00 - $93,264.39 OR
$66,700.00 - $91,600.00.
- This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position
that is eligible for full UC benefits.
- This position is exempt and paid monthly.
How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your resume and cover
letter.Driving RequiredA valid driver's license and DMV check for
driving record is required.Other Information
- This is not a visa opportunity.
- Your employment is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a
credentialing clearance (if applicable), background clearance and
medical clearance according to University Health Service
policies.Conviction History BackgroundThis is a designated position
requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature
of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with
conviction histories and reviews information received in the
context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the
right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of
the background check.Mandated ReporterThis position has been
identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed
or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or
elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We
reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of
signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated
Reporter.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more
information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster. The University of
California's Affirmative action policy. The University of
California's Anti-Discrimination policy.
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