Crisis Specialist - Glenn County

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Are you passionate about supporting your community and saving lives?
At Sierra Mental Wellness Group, you’ll be part of a dedicated team providing immediate, compassionate mental health support across California. If you’re looking for a career where your work truly matters, we want to meet you.

Why Work With Us?

At Sierra Mental Wellness Group, we’re committed to saving lives by providing accessible mental health care. Our vision is a world where no one feels alone or hopeless. Every day, our team ensures immediate access to crisis intervention, life-changing resources, and seamless mental health services—empowering individuals to find hope, healing, and a path forward.

We believe everyone deserves help and hope. Our purpose is simple and vital: to save lives and support our communities with compassion and expertise.

Position Overview

Mental Health Crisis Specialist – Glenn County, CA
Location: Willows, CA - (Hybrid - Work from Home with Field Response)
Position Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Reports to: Crisis Supervisor

About the Role

The Mental Health Crisis Specialist provides after-hours crisis response services throughout Glenn County. This role supports individuals of all ages experiencing behavioral health crises by delivering timely assessments, interventions, and care coordination in a variety of settings.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, provide crisis intervention and short-term support, and assist individuals and families with navigating resources and next steps in care. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe transitions, reducing risk, and connecting individuals to appropriate levels of care.

Who Should Apply?

This role is ideal for individuals who are:

• Passionate about crisis response and community-based mental health services
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
• Skilled in assessment, de-escalation, and short-term intervention
• Interested in making a direct impact during critical moments of need
• Strong collaborators who value working within a multidisciplinary team
• Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and situations

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and determine appropriate levels of care, including voluntary or involuntary hospitalization
• Provide crisis intervention services to children, adolescents, and adults
• Collaborate with emergency department staff, physicians, and care teams to support clinical decision-making
• Coordinate psychiatric placements and facilitate transitions of care
• Deliver psychoeducation, supportive counseling, and short-term therapeutic interventions
• Support discharge planning and linkage to community resources
• Advocate for patients and families to ensure appropriate care and services
• Respond to crisis situations in a timely manner, including required response times
• Consult with supervisors as needed regarding diagnosis and treatment planning
• Provide support and guidance to families during crisis situations
• Maintain compliance with mandated reporting requirements and applicable regulations
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure continuity of care

Pay Scale (range dependent on program supported):

• On-Call Rate: $5.86 - $10.40/hr
• Roll Out (Travel) Rate: $62.40 - $71.71/hr
• Contacts (if applicable): $87.76/hr
• Meetings/Trainings Rate: $36.59 - $41.60

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required (educational exceptions may be considered)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred
• Registered interns with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (or equivalent) encouraged to apply
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in crisis services or behavioral health preferred
• Experience in acute psychiatric or healthcare settings strongly preferred
• Knowledge of 5150 evaluations, level of care determinations, and discharge planning

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills
• Knowledge of behavioral health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and high-risk behaviors
• Ability to assess suicidality and develop appropriate safety plans
• Understanding of trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
• Knowledge of mandated reporting laws (Tarasoff, abuse reporting, confidentiality)
• Familiarity with community resources and post-acute care options
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments
• Proficiency with computers and electronic documentation systems

Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to work after-hours and on-call shifts
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and in group settings
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel between program sites and community locations
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and systems

Other Perks

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in crisis response and community care
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
• Exposure to a wide range of clinical experiences and populations
• Ongoing learning and development within behavioral health services

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re driven by purpose, thrive in high-impact environments, and want your work to directly support individuals in crisis, Sierra Mental Wellness Group is the place for you.

Apply today and help us create a world where no one feels alone or hopeless.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Sierra Mental Wellness Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and customers. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and actively promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our operations.

Pay: $5.86 - $87.76 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Employee discount
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Willows, CA 95988