License Eligible Clinician - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Palmdale

Sycamores is partnering with the 988 mental health crisis hotline to provide support to people experiencing a mental health crisis. The 988 hotline provides initial phone support to all callers and triages calls to the Sycamores Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams for in-person support.

About the role

The Mobile Crisis Outreach License Eligible Clinician responds in person, 24/7 and 365 days a year, to provide timely support including crisis stabilization, safety planning, assessment for danger to self/others, and gravely disabled. This role writes 51/50 holds as needed and provides follow-up support. Utilizing the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van, the clinician co-responds with a MCOT Peer Support Specialist and is an integral part of the larger Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT), partnering closely with the 988 call center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies.

The MCOT License Eligible Clinician evaluates individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in the field and takes measures to ensure their safety, including determining if involuntary hospitalization is required. The clinician leads care coordination, working collaboratively with the MCOT Peer Support Specialist to arrange hospitals, ambulances, housing, and other resources. The team responds to in-person evaluation requests within specified geographical areas (Antelope Valley, South Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, or San Gabriel Valley).

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person crisis stabilization, safety planning, and assessment for danger to self/others or grave disability.
• Write 51/50 holds as needed and provide follow-up support.
• Co-respond with a MCOT Peer Support Specialist using the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van.
• Lead care coordination, including locating hospitals, ambulances, housing, and other necessary resources.
• Evaluate individuals in the field to determine if involuntary hospitalization is required for safety.
• Respond to calls within specified geographical areas (Antelope Valley, South Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, or San Gabriel Valley).
• Drive company vehicles for crisis intervention, including urgent or emergency services.
• Fill up the gas tank of the agency van as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• License eligible in the State of California as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Psy.D/Ph.D.
• Completed all required experience and supervision hours for Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) licensure.
• Must maintain relevant licensure as a condition of employment.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record as determined by Agency policy.
• Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
• DMH experience preferred.
• Ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents.
• Frequent driving to various work site locations.
• Physical ability to perform duties including standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities for fine motor activities (e.g., fingering, grasping, squeezing, gripping, forward reaching).
• Ability to practice physical intervention for safety according to training and policy.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and health screen.

Schedule

• Sunday: 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Monday - Wednesday: 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Pay

Starting pay range: $81,632 - $85,432 per year for full-time employment. Starting pay is based on previous work experience and educational background.