PERT Clinician - LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, RN or Psychologist  (Regular Full-Time, Hourly)
Program: PERT (San Diego County)
Region: San Diego County
Services: Crisis Care
Career Type: Clinicians

Pay Rate: $58.17 per hour plus exceptional benefits!

Estimated Annual Pay: $121,000

Estimated Total Compensation: $136,000 per year

CRF offers a $1,200/year Student Loan Repayment Benefit for all Full-time employees as well as Student Loan Forgiveness Programs!

Benefits: CRF provides the following enhanced benefits to our PERT Team to help balance work life and personal life:

• Four day work week, 4 x 10 schedule
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay - 23 days of paid days off PLUS up to 12 holidays each year!
• Choice of 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

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 clients 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

Clinician - PERT