MCRT Team Lead Licensed Clinician (LCSW LMFT LPCC) - Mental Health 396

Lead the Response. Mentor the Team. Be the Change.

At Telecare San Diego MCRT, we don't wait for people in crisis to find us-we go to them. As our Team Lead, you are at the helm of a 24/7 mobile crisis response unit. This is an entry-level management role designed for a seasoned clinician (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) who is ready to step into leadership without losing the "boots-on-the-ground" clinical impact that matters most.

What You Will Do to Change Lives

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  The Clinical Compass: You'll provide telephone screening, triage, and referrals, ensuring that every caller receives a timely, accurate, and professional response during their most vulnerable moments.

  
  
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  Team Mentor: You won't just manage; you'll supervise a multidisciplinary team, coordinating service needs and collaborating with community agencies to ensure a seamless safety net for San Diego.

  
  
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  Crisis Expert: You'll provide onsite support and crisis interventions, utilizing your 5150 certification to ensure public safety and member wellness.

  
  
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  Operational Leader: You'll participate in a structured on-call rotation, ensuring our team is always accessible, prepared, and supported to respond.

  
  

Shifts Available: Full-Time | Shifts and days vary as needed

Expected starting wage range is $104,000.00 - $127,000.00/yr. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• A Master's Degree in Social Work or related field
• Two (2) years post masters experience providing crisis response with mentally ill individuals
• Current licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, etc.
• Certified to perform W & I 5150 Holds in the field
• One (1) year supervisory experience or supervisory training within six (6) months of employment
• Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
• Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.(weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)

All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply.

What's In It For You*

• Growth Guaranteed: We offer free CEUs, coaching, and mentorship. If you haven't supervised before, we provide supervisory training within your first six months.
• Nine Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off: Eligible employees earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• For more information visit:https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Telecare San Diego's behavioral health program is a 24/7, Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) serving individuals of all ages experiencing mental health crisis.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.