Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Mobile Crisis Outreach Program Beaumon

JOB SUMMARY

Sycamores is partnering with the 988 mental health crisis hotline to provide support to people experiencing a mental health crisis. The 988 hotline will provide initial phone support to all callers and triage calls to the Sycamores Mobile Crisis Outreach Program for in-person support. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team responds 7 days a week from 7:30pm to 8:30am, broken down by flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Respond in person to provide timely support including crisis stabilization, safety planning, assessment for danger to self/ others, and gravely disabled write 51/50 holds as needed and provide follow up support.
• Utilize the Mobile Crisis Outreach Program vehicle to respond to calls, co-responding with a Mobile Crisis Outreach Program Peer Support Specialist and being an integral part of the Sycamores larger Mobile Crisis Outreach Program.
• Evaluate the individual experiencing a “mental health crisis” out in the field and take measures to ensure the individual’s safety.
• Take the lead on care coordination and work collaboratively with the Mobile Crisis Outreach Program Peer Support Specialist to coordinate care, such as locating hospitals, ambulances, housing, etc.
• Respond to an individual’s need for in-person evaluation for safety within specified geographical areas (Desert, Mid-County and Western Regions).

Job Qualifications

• Certified in the State of California as Level II or Level III Alcohol and Drug counselor required.
• Certification with one of State of California's approved Alcohol & Drug agencies (CCAPP, CAADE, CADTP) required.
• Maintain relevant Certification as a condition of employment.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all trainings required by the Agency, federal, state and/or local regulations.
• RUBHS experience preferred.
• If an applicant has a history of substance use, a minimum of two (2) years of continuous sobriety prior to the date of employment is required, and ongoing sobriety must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
• The ability to drive company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, is an essential function of this position.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
• Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.

Physical Demands

• The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents.
• Frequent driving to various work site locations.
• Frequent/continuous intermittent standing/walking, occasional/intermittent sitting.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, squeezing, griping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
• Reaching at or above shoulder level may be necessary.
• Bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with consumers and co-workers and performing job duties.
• Requires physical presence in the office during shift when not in the field.
• Ability to practice physical intervention for safety of consumers according to training and policy.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Frequent driving in the community with consumers.
• Filling up gas tank of agency van, as needed.

Starting Pay Range

$70,304 - $74,000 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

Shift Schedule

Wednesday - Saturday 6 pm - 4 am

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents.
Frequent driving to various work site locations.
Frequent/continuous intermittent standing/walking, occasional/intermittent sitting.
Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, squeezing, griping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
Reaching at or above shoulder level may be necessary.
Bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with consumers and co-workers and performing job duties.
Requires physical presence in the office during shift when not in the field.
Ability to practice physical intervention for safety of consumers according to training and policy.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Frequent driving in the community with consumers.
Filling up gas tank of agency van, as needed.