Turning Point Community Programs is seeking a Clinician for our Urgent Care Program in Sacramento. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) provides integrated, cost-effective mental health services, employment and housing for adults, children and their families that promote recovery, independence and self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative and high quality services that assist adults and children with psychiatric, emotional and/or developmental disabilities in achieving their goals. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) has offered a path to mental health and recovery since 1976. We help people in our community every single day – creating a better space for all types of people in need. Join our mission of offering hope, respect and support to our clients on their journey to mental health and wellness.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for assisting community members with an urgent mental health need. The program intends to avert psychiatric emergency room visits and involuntary hospitalizations. The goal of MHUCC is to foster recovery for individuals and families through the promotion of hope and wellness.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position is responsible for assisting and advocating for our members in crisis with an urgent mental health need.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

• The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
• Provides rapid clinical assessment for individuals and families utilizing mental health urgent care services.
• Develops a clinical formulation and provisional diagnosis for individuals needing services.
• Provides comprehensive risk assessments and initiates 5150 evaluations when deemed appropriate.
• Enters timely clinical documentation that meets standards determined by the County of Sacramento and reflects person-centered care.
• Provides appropriate referrals and linkages for effective care coordination.
• Collaborates with on-site clinician provided by the County of Sacramento, in order to access community resources.
• Conducts effective care coordination with existing providers to ensure continuity of care post-discharge.
• Develops and implements a protocol for following up with individuals and families as necessary.
• Provides “on-the-spot” support that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Collaborates with the clinic’s interdisciplinary team members regarding client care coordination

Knowledge Of:

• Principles and goals of community mental health.
• Principles and goals of the “self-help model.”
• Principles and goals of the “consumer-driven model.”
• Principles and goals of the “harm reduction model.”
• Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, and various treatment modalities.
• Psychosocial rehabilitation’s treatment and programming.

Ability To:

• Work and communicate with staff, clients, families, community agencies and Professionals.
• Perform crisis intervention strategies.
• Work effectively under stress and conflict.
• Exercise appropriate judgment and decision-making.
• Be flexible and adaptable in any given situation.
• Work as a member of a team.
• Work under time deadlines and pressures.
• Work with minimal supervision.

Compensation Minimum Qualifications: $ 24.00 - 28.12 per hour, 4% NOC shift differential pay with a $1,000 sign on bonus

Compensation Preferred Qualifications: $28.00 - $35.51, NOC shift differential pay with a $3000 sign on bonus

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 am - 8:30 am, part time shifts available

Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,

located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

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