Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Pacoima

About the role

Sycamores is partnering with the 988 mental health crisis hotline to provide support to people experiencing a mental health crisis. The 988 hotlines 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 Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) 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. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Department evaluates the individual experiencing a “mental health crisis” out in the field and takes measures to ensure the individuals safety (i.e., Evaluates if the individual requires involuntary hospitalization to ensure their safety). The MCOT LPT takes the lead on care coordination and works collaboratively with the MCOT Peer Support Specialist to coordinate care i.e., locate hospitals, ambulances, housing, etc.). The MCOT team responds to an individual’s need for in person evaluation for safety within specified geographical area (i.e., Antelope Valley or San Fernando Valley or San Gabriel Valley).

Responsibilities

• Provide timely in-person support including crisis stabilization, safety planning, assessment for danger to self/others, and writing 51/50 holds as needed.
• Offer follow‑up support after initial contact.
• Co‑respond with a MCOT Peer Support Specialist using the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van.
• Take the lead on care coordination — locating hospitals, ambulances, housing, and other resources.
• Evaluate individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in the field and determine if involuntary hospitalization is required for safety.
• Respond to calls within the assigned geographical area (Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley).

Qualifications

• Licensed in the State of California as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT).
• Maintain relevant licensure as a condition of employment.
• Two or more years of successful licensure and experience preferred.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all trainings required by the Agency, federal, state and/or local regulations.
• DMH experience preferred.
• Maintain all required licenses and certifications.

Requirements

• Valid California driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record as determined by Agency policy.
• Proof of