Lead LPS Overnight - Mobile Crisis Outreach Program Beamont

Sycamores•Beaumont, CA

21h•$74,000 - $86,320•Onsite

About The Position

Sycamores is partnering with the 988 mental health crisis hotline to provide support to people experiencing a mental health crisis. The 988 hotline will provide initial phone support to all callers and triage calls to the Sycamores Mobile Crisis Outreach Program for in-person support. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Program will respond out to the community to provide timely support including crisis stabilization, safety planning, assessment for danger to self/others, and gravely disabled write 5150 holds as needed and provide follow up support. The Lead LPT or CADC II / III will provide support and leadership and support to the Mobile Crisis Outreach Program. The Lead LPS (LPT/CADCII/ CADC III) will work in close partnership with the 988-call center, Riverside / Los Angeles County Dispatch Center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies will be important in this role. This is a direct service leadership position designed to provide hands-on coaching direction and guidance to other LPS and PSS within the program. In this role, the Lead LPS is responsible for working directly with staff in the implementation of best practices that are consistent with policies and the agency’s treatment philosophy. Lead LPS provides administrative and leadership to members of the Mobile Crisis Outreach Program. The Lead LPS will be available for consultation during and following crisis calls as well as to fill in when back up is needed in the field. The Lead LPS Supervisor will mentor, lead identified crisis staff, be on-call, and represent the Mobile Crisis Outreach Program to external stakeholders and community resources. Lead LPS will have the knowledge/skills/abilities to provide leadership, teaching, and training.

Requirements

Must be Licensed Psychiatric Technician or CADC II / III in the State of California.
Must be LPS certified or LPS eligible.
1 year post licensure with related supervisory experience and advanced LPS knowledge of best practices.
Excellent consumer de-escalation skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, creativity, flexibility, time management, and organizational skills.
Must have the ability to manage and work through conflict in a calm manner.
Ability to be an effective listener.
Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
Valid California driver’s license.
Acceptable driving record as determined by Agency policy.
Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen.

Nice To Haves

1 year of management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide support and leadership to the Mobile Crisis Outreach Program.
Work in close partnership with the 988-call center, Riverside / Los Angeles County Dispatch Center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies.
Provide hands-on coaching, direction, and guidance to other LPS and PSS within the program.
Work directly with staff in the implementation of best practices consistent with policies and the agency’s treatment philosophy.
Provide administrative and leadership to members of the Mobile Crisis Outreach Program.
Be available for consultation during and following crisis calls.
Fill in when back up is needed in the field.
Mentor and lead identified crisis staff.
Be on-call.
Represent the Mobile Crisis Outreach Program to external stakeholders and community resources.
Provide leadership, teaching, and training.