Mental Health Clinician

Overview

The City of Elk Grove is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join the Police Department. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and empathetic professional who thrives in high-pressure environments. This individual will demonstrate a strong ability to collaborate with law enforcement officers as part of the Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT) to respond to residents in mental health crises.

They will have expertise in crisis intervention, clinical assessment, and community-based care to connect individuals with the resources they need while mitigating further escalation. This role is ideal for someone with both clinical expertise and a deep understanding of the complexities of working alongside law enforcement. The ideal candidate will not only provide immediate mental health support but also proactively engage with the community, enhancing mental health education and crisis prevention efforts.

They will approach their work with empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to building trust between law enforcement, residents, and service providers. This person will be instrumental in shaping proactive strategies that improve public safety outcomes by addressing the intersection of mental health and policing. This is an overtime-eligible position.

Salary and benefits

$103,608 - $138,859 annually + excellent benefits

$7,000 SIGNING BONUS
* AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE!

* 50% paid upon hire, with the remainder paid at the completion of the probationary period.

This position can earn up to $- $ annually with a 5% holiday in lieu incentive. In addition to a workplace culture that fosters belonging, a healthy work/life balance, and a strong mental health support system, you will enjoy:

• CalPERS Medical Insurance – Some plans cost $0
• Dental and Vision Insurance – 100% paid by the City
• Life, Long-Term Disability, and EAP Insurance – 100% paid by City
• Generous Annual Leave, with cash out options
• Retirement Health Savings Account – 100% paid by City
• Retirement 401(b) Savings Account – Up to 4% Match by City
• On site therapist

• Collaborate with law enforcement officers as part of the Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT) to respond to residents in mental health crises.
• Provide crisis intervention, clinical assessment, and community-based care to connect individuals with needed resources while mitigating escalation.
• Engage with the community to enhance mental health education and crisis prevention efforts.
• Develop and apply proactive strategies that improve public safety outcomes by addressing the intersection of mental health and policing.
• Operate with empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to building trust between law enforcement, residents, and service providers.

• Expertise in crisis intervention, clinical assessment, and community-based care.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with law enforcement in high-pressure environments.
• Strong communication, empathy, and professionalism in interactions with residents and partners.

• Tentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)
• Filing, by 11:59pm
• Oral Board Interviews:
  February 26, 2026 (virtual)
• Selection Interviews:
  March 5, 2026 (in-person)

For a complete job description, further details about our benefit package and to apply, please visit our website at: elkgrove.gov/jobs.