Crisis Peer Partner I

Pacific Clinics • Grass Valley, CA

10d

About The Position

Pacific Clinics is seeking a Crisis Peer Partner I to support people experiencing acute mental health crises on the Mobile Crisis Response Team in Nevada County. The program provides emergency crisis intervention and stabilization services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round, through community-based mobile crisis services and emergency department responses. The team works to de-escalate behavioral health crises, including situations involving acute suicidality, homicidality, or grave disability, and stabilize individuals at their location to reduce the need for a higher level of care.

This role provides direct support to individuals in crisis, helps develop their strengths and interests, links them to community resources, and supports lasting connections with natural supports. The position assists with transitioning individuals to the lowest appropriate level of care. Services use a strength-based, culturally relevant approach and include crisis interventions, planning, and support for stabilization.

The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The initial compensation range is $25.31–$31.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations. An 8% license differential is available for specified licenses and select peer certifications, and a 7.5% bilingual differential is available for qualified positions. Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; two years of relevant experience is equivalent to one year of education.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must know or quickly acquire extensive knowledge of local community resources.
• Must be able to articulate the experience and perspective of an individual with complex needs involving mental health, homelessness, or probation services.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Driving is required.
• Must complete a full background check and TB exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to individuals in crisis in community settings.
• Provide direct billable mental health services, document in alignment with Medi-Cal regulations, and meet productivity expectations.
• Build relationships and alignment with individuals' families and natural supports.
• Use the strengths of individuals and their natural supports to implement and achieve goals and outcomes.
• Work with individuals and/or their families and natural supports to create strength-based plans and crisis interventions.
• Recognize and use therapeutic opportunities during crisis situations.
• Observe specific target behaviors of individuals or youth to support identified outcomes.
• Help individuals develop hypotheses about behavioral functions and underlying unmet needs, and develop individualized, strength-based strategies and interventions to support positive behavior change.
• Work in the community with individuals and/or families to develop and implement safety and skill-refinement plans.
• Drive to individuals experiencing crises at identified locations.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support department or business needs; duties may vary by program.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%
• Competitive time-off plans
• 8% license differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, and select peer certifications
• 7.5% bilingual differential for qualified positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED