Crisis Stabilization Clinician – Youth & Adult Services (LCSW / LMFT)

Description

Wellness Equity Alliance (WEA) is a novel national public health organization comprised of a multidisciplinary team of population and public health experts with backgrounds in infectious disease, public health, emergency medicine, primary care, cardiology, pediatrics, psychiatry, community health work (CHW), nursing and advanced practice pharmacy. We work nearly exclusively with underrepresented communities, fundamentally addressing health-care disparities and the social determinants of health (SDoH) that have been amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing the following:

• People experiencing homelessness
• Indigenous communities
• Immigrant communities
• Rural communities
• BIPoC communities
• LGBTQIA communities
• Justice-impacted communities
  
  

The WEA team is diverse, inclusive, and nimble enough to assemble teams of healthcare professionals within days using our proven local staff recruitment models to address population health crises and communicable disease outbreaks. The WEA team’s partnership model is collaborative and allows hospitals, health jurisdictions, state/local government agencies to provide timely care using equity-based strategies for individuals and marginalized communities.

Job Description

The Crisis Stabilization Clinician provides rapid assessment, intervention, and short-term support for youth, adults, and families experiencing intense behavioral health needs. This position focuses on helping people stabilize quickly, engage natural supports, and transition safely to ongoing community care. Clinicians work across a variety of crisis settings and support individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Crisis Response & Stabilization

• Provide timely mental health assessments for children, teens, adults, and older adults.
• Offer crisis counseling, emotional support, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor client needs during the stabilization period and adjust plans to support progress.
• Engage family members and caregivers to promote safety and support recovery.
• Support individuals experiencing co-occurring substance use concerns through education, early intervention, and care linkage.
  
  

Collaboration & Care Coordination

• Work closely with internal clinical team members including counseling staff, peer support, nursing, and psychiatry.
• Develop and implement individualized safety plans and transition plans.
• Coordinate referrals and warm handoffs to outpatient mental health treatment, SUD programs, youth services, and other community supports.
• Build positive working relationships with schools, social services, hospitals, and crisis response partners.
  
  

Documentation & Communication

• Document assessments, interventions, and progress clearly and promptly.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, families, and partner agencies to ensure continuity of care.
  
  

Requirements

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Crisis de-escalation and emotional stabilization
• Support for co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns
• Relationship-building with clients and families
• Cultural humility and respect for diverse backgrounds
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Licensed LCSW or LMFT in California – OR associate-level clinician (ASW/AMFT) working toward licensure with supervision.
• Experience providing crisis intervention, counseling, or behavioral health services.
• Ability to support individuals and families during moments of high distress with empathy and professionalism.
• Knowledge of short-term treatment approaches and safety planning.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with youth services and family systems.
• Experience supporting dual-diagnosis clients.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with community mental health resources.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical Coverage through WEA’s ICHRA program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time employees
• Paid Holidays (8 annually after 90 days)
• Paid Sick Leave per state requirements
• Continuing Education (CE) Reimbursement
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment