License Eligible Clinician - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Altadena

Sycamores • Altadena, CA

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About The Position

Sycamores is partnering with the 988 mental health crisis hotline to provide support to people experiencing a mental health crisis. The hotline provides initial phone support and triages calls to Sycamores Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams for in-person assistance. The team responds 24/7, 365 days a year, using flexible shifts.

The License Eligible Clinician responds in person to provide timely crisis stabilization, safety planning, assessment of danger to self or others and grave disability, and follow-up support. The clinician writes 51/50 holds when needed and uses the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van to respond to calls. The role co-responds with a Peer Support Specialist and works closely with the 988 call center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies.

The team evaluates people experiencing mental health crises in the field and takes steps to ensure their safety, including evaluating whether involuntary hospitalization is needed. The clinician leads care coordination and collaborates with the Peer Support Specialist to coordinate services such as hospitals, ambulances, and housing. The team responds to in-person safety evaluation needs within its designated geographical area.

The posted starting pay range is $39.25–$41.07 per hour for a 30-hour work week. Starting pay depends on work experience and educational background. The posted shift is Thursday through Saturday, 4:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. The position requires physical presence in the office when not in the field.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• License eligible in California as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Psy.D./Ph.D.
• Completed all required experience and supervision hours for Board of Behavioral Sciences licensure.
• Maintain relevant licensure as a condition of employment, as well as all required licenses and certifications.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record under agency policy.
• Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
• Ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers or residents.
• Ability to practice physical intervention for consumer safety according to training and policy.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and health screen after receiving a conditional offer.

Nice To Haves

• DMH experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond in person to mental health crisis calls and provide timely support.
• Provide crisis stabilization and safety planning.
• Assess danger to self or others and grave disability.
• Write 51/50 holds when needed and provide follow-up support.
• Co-respond with a Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Peer Support Specialist.
• Evaluate individuals in the field and take measures to ensure their safety, including evaluating whether involuntary hospitalization is needed.
• Lead care coordination and collaborate with the Peer Support Specialist to locate or coordinate resources such as hospitals, ambulances, and housing.
• Coordinate with the 988 call center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies.
• Drive the agency van to respond to calls and transport or accompany consumers in the community as required.
• Maintain physical presence in the office during the shift when not in the field.
• Complete required agency, federal, state, and local training and maintain required licenses and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time