PERT Emergency Response Team - Mental Health Crisis Responders!
Job description
PERT Clinician - LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, RN or Psychologist (5275) (Regular Full-Time, Hourly)
Program/Location: Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT)
NEW PAY RATE: $50.48 per hour ($105,000/year) plus exceptional benefits!
CRF offers a NEW $1,200/year Student Loan Repayment Benefit for all Full-time employees!
Benefits: CRF provides the following benefits to full-time employees (30 hours or more) to help balance work life and personal life:
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay - more than a full month of paid days off PLUS 12 holidays each year!
- “Platinum +” medical plans, including 100% employer-paid employee coverage
- Company-paid employee Dental Benefits; optional vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
- Generous retirement plan contributions
- Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family, including childcare referral resources!
- Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth
- We also provide access to student loan repayment/forgiveness programs for graduates.
The Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT) is a division of Community Research Foundation (CRF) and is in partnership with San Diego County Health and Human Services, San Diego County Law Enforcement, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI San Diego).
PERT contributes to the well-being of individuals with mental illness by actively and compassionately assisting individuals in crisis who come to the attention of law enforcement to access appropriate services and to optimize outcomes through on-scene assessments and referrals.
Program Overview:
As a PERT Clinician, you are paired with specially-trained Peace Officers throughout San Diego County. These special teams respond to mental health crises in the community and perform on-site assessments and evaluations to ensure the person in crisis receives the most appropriate care and services. In addition, you will...
- Conduct emergency initial assessments and consult with PERT Clinical Supervisors in the event of unusual or emergent situations
- Formulate appropriate resource disposition supporting client’s needs and safety requirements
- Represent PERT while interacting with other agencies, professionals, general public, and during community presentations
Qualifications/Skills Requirement
- Must be a licensed RN, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC or Psychologist and must maintain licensure during employment
- Must have a minimum of two years’ experience in crisis management or providing resources to persons living with serious mental illness
- Must have CPR/First Aid certification and must be maintained during employment
- Must be able to pass background check and civilian-level Sheriff's Department screening
PERT has served the San Diego community for over 25 years.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.48 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All new hires are required to show proof of completed vaccination and booster before their first date of work, unless legally exempted.
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Work Location: In person
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