Mental Health Clinician and Mental Health Specialist (Two Positions Open)

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN & MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (TWO POSITIONS)

Employer: City of Culver City, CA

Mental Health Clinician: $130,582 - $159,389 DOE/DOQ

Mental Health Specialist: $106,982 - $130,582 DOE/DOQ

The City of Culver City, CA (City) is seeking two (2) compassionate, trauma-informed and service-oriented professionals to join its growing Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) and fill two (2) positions: Mental Health Clinician and Mental Health Specialist. These positions offer a unique opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health crises, substance use challenges, homelessness, and housing instability through community-based outreach, crisis intervention, and supportive services. MCT members provide boots-on-the-ground support throughout the community while helping connect individuals to critical resources, housing opportunities, and pathways to stability. Due to the success of the MCT and increasing demand for services, Culver City is expanding the MCT and transitioning to a seven-day-a-week service model.

If you are passionate about serving vulnerable populations, thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, and are committed to trauma-informed, person-centered care, apply today!

TO SEE THE FULL RECRUITMENT BROCHURE VISIT: https://irp.cdn-website.com/80f4e9b5/files/uploaded/Creative+Brochure+CC+MCT.pdf

TO DIRECTLY APPLY VISIT: https://tristargov.applicantpool.com/jobs/1308085-334416.html

WORK SCHEDULE

New team members will initially work a traditional Monday through Friday schedule during onboarding and training (est. 2 months). Staff will then transition to the MCT’s expanded seven-day-a-week service model, working 12-hour shifts (9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) as part of a three-person team. Overtime pay available.

The schedule is designed around alternating three-day and four-day workweeks, including regular weekend assignments, while providing staff with a consistent and predictable shift rotation that supports the MCT's expanded community service hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying.

Mental Health Clinician:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field;
• Three (3) years of experience in an out-patient clinic, hospital, child guidance clinic, mental health program or family agency which included regular psychiatric consultation; AND
• LICENSE & PRE-LICENSE OPTIONS:
  • Licensure Option: Possession of a License as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Psychologist, as provided by California state law; OR
  • Pre-Licensure Option: Possession of a Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or other related behavioral health. Pre-licensed applicants are also required to be eligible to be registered with their respective California State Boards (BBS, BOP) and so be able to accumulate supervised clinical hours that count towards licensure.

Mental Health Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, or closely related field; AND
• Three (3) years of experience providing mental health or related services which included interviewing and referring clients and performing crisis intervention.

Both Positions:

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.

*The City of Culver City values diverse life experiences and is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. Consistent with California's Fair Chance Act (AB 1008), any criminal history information will be reviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis during the background and reference check process.

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TO SEE THE FULL RECRUITMENT BROCHURE VISIT: https://irp.cdn-website.com/80f4e9b5/files/uploaded/Creative+Brochure+CC+MCT.pdf

TO DIRECTLY APPLY VISIT: https://tristargov.applicantpool.com/jobs/1308085-334416.html

HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by submitting a resume and cover letter by July 6, 2026, at: www.tristargovsolutions.com/careers

SAVE THE DATES: Interviews have been firmly scheduled to take place virtually on July 30th and July 31st with a final round of in-person interviews taking place on August 14th. Candidates must be available all-day for all three interview dates.

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