MCRT Team Lead LCSW LMFT LPCC - Mobile Crisis 396

Description

Clinical Team Leader - Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) - San Diego, CA

Telecare's Mission :

At Telecare, we partner with county and community agencies to deliver compassionate, recovery-focused behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams.

We are committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging by employing individuals with lived experience, mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and people of all belief systems.

Join San Diego's Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT)

Shift : 3-12 Schedule | Sunday - Tuesday | 5 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 30 p.m.

Salary Range : $103,460.20 - $132,000.00 (based on experience and location)

About the Program

Telecare's Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) partners with San Diego County Behavioral Health Services , law enforcement agencies , Crisis Stabilization Units (CSUs) , hospital emergency departments , and local schools and colleges to provide in-person crisis response to individuals of all ages experiencing mental health or co-occurring crises.

MCRT's mission is to de-escalate, assess, and stabilize individuals in the community, connecting them with immediate and long-term care - without relying on law enforcement as the first point of contact. This is your opportunity to be part of a transformative, community-centered model of care in San Diego.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a patient, grounded, and resilient leader with a strong foundation in crisis work.

Minimum 2 years of experience providing crisis intervention, stabilization, or field-based behavioral health services.

At least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role , or completion of Telecare's supervisory training within 6 months.

Someone who leads calmly under pressure, communicates clearly, and inspires confidence in both staff and community partners.

A hardworking, solution-oriented clinician who thrives in mobile, field-based environments and enjoys building relationships with system partners.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Sciences or related field.

Current California licensure (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC).

Valid CA driver's license, insurance, and personal vehicle for fieldwork and community collaboration.

Ability to transport members safely in a program van as needed.

Your Role

Respond to crisis calls across San Diego County as part of a dispatched mobile response team.

Provide on-scene leadership and clinical oversight to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed interventions.

Conduct risk assessments, triage, and care coordination with system partners.

Collaborate with law enforcement, first responders, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless crisis resolution and follow-up care.

Document, refer, and coordinate next steps in care in alignment with county protocols.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Collaborative Team Culture : Be part of a supportive, interdisciplinary team that values communication, compassion, and growth.

Professional Development : Ongoing training, free CEUs, supervision for BBS associates, and leadership succession planning.

Career Growth : Opportunities for advancement within MCRT and across Telecare's growing continuum of care.

Comprehensive Benefits :

Paid Time Off (16.7 days first year) & 9 Paid Holidays.

Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Two retirement plans : 401(k) & Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Tuition discounts, company scholarships, and shift / weekend differentials (for hourly staff).

About You

You lead with calm confidence, demonstrate patience under pressure, and believe that everyone deserves compassionate care - wherever they are. You're ready to help redefine crisis response in San Diego County.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today and help us change the way our community responds to mental health crises.

EOE AA M / F / V / Disability

Benefits vary by status and shift. Internal applicants and those employed within the last 12 months are not eligible for any sign-on bonus.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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