Devereux
Company Overview
Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.
Our Mission:
Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
Role Overview BRU Clinicians provide in‑person crisis intervention counseling with an assessment of the individual’s needs/functioning in Orange County. In partnership with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, deputy/clinician teams respond to mental health calls through 911 dispatch, conduct follow‑ups, and use a specialized system to track calls completed outside of standard BRU hours. Services are primarily for adults, but the team also responds to children and adolescents when appropriate. The BRU teams serve a highly diverse population including veterans, homeless individuals, and those diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Responsibilities
Conduct crisis intervention and safety planning to assist the individual in overcoming the difficulties that led to the crisis, and perform ongoing assessment of need.
Collaborate with other service providers in the community to establish needed services for the individual and the family.
Provide education to the individual’s family and significant others regarding mental illness and how to support the individual.
Deliver flexible therapeutic and follow‑up services with an interactive approach, and document therapeutic interventions in the client’s records in a timely manner.
Work independently as well as in a team setting during the treatment process, ensuring provision and coordination of services and appropriate discharge planning for all clients.
Assist with monthly Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies and staff.
Position Details Pay Range:
$56,000 – $63,840 (non‑licensed) or $59,000 – $67,260 (licensed), based on relevant education and experience.
Schedule:
Monday‑Friday; 4‑10 hour days with a rotating schedule (8am‑6pm, 9am‑7pm, 10am‑8pm).
Benefits and Rewards
Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); sick time (64 hours per year)
403(b) retirement through TIAA
Quality low‑cost benefits (medical, dental, vision); pet insurance; student loan debt assistance; 30‑day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires
ASCEND tuition program (100% tuition covered up to $15,000 undergraduate or $25,000 graduate; student loan repayment)
Free access to Payactiv for earning wages between pay periods
Employee Assistance Program and employee discounts through Carebridge
Service Awards for long‑term commitment (5‑year increments)
Free supervision hours for LMHC or LCSW licensure
Qualifications Education
Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology (required)
Two years’ experience working directly with children and families (preferred)
Experience with homeless, veteran, substance use, and severely persistent mentally ill populations (preferred)
Other Requirements
Valid driver’s license
Successfully pass pre‑employment medical screenings (drug test and TB test)
Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
For more information, please reach out to
flrecruitment@devereux.org .
Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.
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Our Mission:
Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
Role Overview BRU Clinicians provide in‑person crisis intervention counseling with an assessment of the individual’s needs/functioning in Orange County. In partnership with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, deputy/clinician teams respond to mental health calls through 911 dispatch, conduct follow‑ups, and use a specialized system to track calls completed outside of standard BRU hours. Services are primarily for adults, but the team also responds to children and adolescents when appropriate. The BRU teams serve a highly diverse population including veterans, homeless individuals, and those diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Responsibilities
Conduct crisis intervention and safety planning to assist the individual in overcoming the difficulties that led to the crisis, and perform ongoing assessment of need.
Collaborate with other service providers in the community to establish needed services for the individual and the family.
Provide education to the individual’s family and significant others regarding mental illness and how to support the individual.
Deliver flexible therapeutic and follow‑up services with an interactive approach, and document therapeutic interventions in the client’s records in a timely manner.
Work independently as well as in a team setting during the treatment process, ensuring provision and coordination of services and appropriate discharge planning for all clients.
Assist with monthly Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies and staff.
Position Details Pay Range:
$56,000 – $63,840 (non‑licensed) or $59,000 – $67,260 (licensed), based on relevant education and experience.
Schedule:
Monday‑Friday; 4‑10 hour days with a rotating schedule (8am‑6pm, 9am‑7pm, 10am‑8pm).
Benefits and Rewards
Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); sick time (64 hours per year)
403(b) retirement through TIAA
Quality low‑cost benefits (medical, dental, vision); pet insurance; student loan debt assistance; 30‑day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires
ASCEND tuition program (100% tuition covered up to $15,000 undergraduate or $25,000 graduate; student loan repayment)
Free access to Payactiv for earning wages between pay periods
Employee Assistance Program and employee discounts through Carebridge
Service Awards for long‑term commitment (5‑year increments)
Free supervision hours for LMHC or LCSW licensure
Qualifications Education
Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or psychology (required)
Two years’ experience working directly with children and families (preferred)
Experience with homeless, veteran, substance use, and severely persistent mentally ill populations (preferred)
Other Requirements
Valid driver’s license
Successfully pass pre‑employment medical screenings (drug test and TB test)
Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
For more information, please reach out to
flrecruitment@devereux.org .
Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.
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