Licensed Clinician - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Altadena

JOB SUMMARY

The 988 mental health crisis hotline will provide initial phone support to all callers and triage calls to the Sycamores Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams for in-person support. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team responds 24/7, 365 days a year, broken down by flexible shifts. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Clinician will 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. Utilizing the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van to respond to calls, this role co-responds with a MCOT Peer Support Specialist and is an integral part of the Sycamores larger Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) including close partnership with the 988-call center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates if the individual requires involuntary hospitalization to ensure their safety.
• Takes the lead on care coordination and works collaboratively with the MCOT Peer Support Specialist to coordinate care, e.g., locate hospitals, ambulances, housing, etc.
• Responds to an individual's need for in-person evaluation for safety within a specified geographical area (Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley, or San Gabriel Valley).
• Writes 51/50 holds as needed and provides follow-up support.
• Utilizes the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van to respond to calls, co-responding with a MCOT Peer Support Specialist.
• Partners closely with the 988-call center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies.

Requirements

• Masters’ Degree in related field required.
• Licensed in the State of California as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or Psy. D/Ph. D required.
• Maintain relevant licensure as a condition of employment.
• 2+ years of successful licensure and experience preferred.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all training required by the Agency, federal, state, and/or local regulations.
• DMH experience preferred.
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
• Requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record as determined by Agency policy.
• Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.

Physical Demands

• Frequent/continuous intermittent standing/walking.
• 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 performing job duties.
• 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.

PAY & BENEFITS

Starting Pay Range: $93,150 - $100,136.25 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

Shift Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday 4 pm - 2am

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen.

Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.