Crisis Peer Partner I

Pacific Clinics • Grass Valley, CA

10d

About The Position

Pacific Clinics is seeking a Crisis Peer Partner I to support individuals experiencing acute mental health crises on the Mobile Crisis Response Team in Nevada County. The program provides emergency crisis intervention and stabilization services to residents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including community-based mobile crisis responses and responses to emergency departments. The team works to de-escalate behavioral health crises, stabilize individuals at their location, and reduce the need for a higher level of care.

The role provides direct crisis services in community settings, helps individuals develop strength-based plans and interventions, links them to community resources, and supports transitions to the lowest level of care needed. Work is grounded in individuals’ strengths, interests, family relationships, and natural supports. The position requires driving to the locations where individuals in crisis need assistance. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; two years of relevant experience equals 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.
• Requires 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.
• Engage and build alignment and relationships with individuals’ families and natural supports.
• Use individuals’ and natural supports’ strengths to help implement and achieve goals and outcomes.
• Work with individuals and/or family or natural supports to create strength-based plans and crisis interventions.
• Recognize and use therapeutic opportunities in crisis situations.
• Conduct observations of specific target behaviors to support identified outcomes.
• Assist individuals in developing hypotheses about the function of behavior 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 family to develop and implement safety and skill-refinement plans.
• Drive to the locations identified by individuals in crisis.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support department or business needs.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED