Crisis Stabilization Unit Navigator - Hope Cooperative (TLCS)

TLCS, Inc.•Carmichael, CA

83d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Hope Cooperative is a nonprofit that moves people from a life of instability by providing permanent supportive housing, mental health services, substance-use rehabilitation, and life skills. We are looking for dynamic, committed individuals to join our team. If you want to be part of the solution to solving homelessness in our community, we are looking for your talent and expertise as we transform and empower the lives of people with mental illness by supporting independence and preventing homelessness.

Requirements

Ability to work with individuals who have a mental health diagnosis.
Driving records must meet, and continue to meet, the underwriting standards established by the generalized driving guidelines used by our insurance broker's underwriting requirements.
Must be willing to undergo a physical, a drug test, an annual Flu shot, and accept the following vaccinations provided by the hospital: Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; PPD (TB Test); Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR); Varicella (Chicken Pox); Tdap (Td/Tetanus).
Ability to pass clearance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and/or Department of Justice (DOJ) background screenings.

Nice To Haves

Experience is highly desirable.
Lived experience as a mental health consumer or a family member/loved one of a mental health consumer is highly desirable.
Knowledge of Sacramento community organizations and community resources is highly desirable.
Experience in mental health crisis intervention is highly desirable.
Experience with persons who have substance abuse problems, preferably individuals who are dually diagnosed (mental health & substance abuse) is highly desirable.
Knowledge of 12-Step Programs and/or personal experience with substance abuse recovery is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Support individuals with active listening, demonstration of empathy, and carry a message of hope and recovery.
Observe, assess, intervene, and refer (within one’s scope of practice) in situations with clients regarding mental health symptoms, physical health symptoms, and substance use issues.
Provide positive public relations, community referrals, information, and support by linking clients to needed resources; advocate with and on behalf of clients and significant support persons the clients have identified.
Accurately complete all necessary forms, reports, and paperwork required by the program on a timely basis (e.g., progress notes, special incident reports, discharge summaries, Medi-Cal billing, Avatar forms, and HMIS).
Ensure the office, house, rooms, units, and yard are clean and fit for occupancy, where applicable. Provide and assist with cleaning as needed.
Act as a designated Mandated Reporter for the observed or suspected abuse and/or neglect of children, disabled individuals, dependent adults, and elder/senior citizens. Mandated Reporter also includes “Duty to Warn” which includes the responsibility to notify authorities and the intended victim(s) of physical harm.
Transport clients as needed.
Ensure the protection and confidentiality of all Protected Health Information (PHI) by following all policies and procedures in the AGENCY HIPAA Manual.

Benefits

21 PTO days per year (4 weeks & 1 day)
26 PTO days after the 5th year (5 weeks & 1 day)
6 days paid sick time
10 paid holidays
1 Personal Day
Employer-paid health insurance for employees and children
Flexible Spending Account
401k match
Employee Assistance Program
Regular hourly wage step scale increases
Flexible start/end times for some positions
iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use and laptop for some positions
Clinical Supervision towards licensure (for certain positions and upon approval)
CEU days for certain positions
Free CEUs for certain positions
Annual BBQ and staff appreciation awards
Annual Gift Card Program
Referral Bonuses
PTO Cash Out
Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance and more.