Licensed Clinician (Part-Time) - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team

Sycamores•Altadena, CA

2d•Hybrid

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 Teams for in-person support. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Clinician will respond, in person, to provide timely support including crisis stabilization, safety planning, assessment for danger to self/ others, and gravely disabled. This role also includes writing 51/50 holds as needed and providing follow-up support. Utilizing the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van to respond to calls, this role co-responds with a MCOT Peer Support Specialist and is an integral part of the Sycamores larger Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT), including close partnership with the 988 call center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Department evaluates the individual experiencing a “mental health crisis” out in the field and takes measures to ensure the individuals safety (i.e., Evaluates if the individual requires involuntary hospitalization to ensure their safety). The MCOT Clinician takes the lead on care coordination and works collaboratively with the MCOT Peer Support Specialist to coordinate care (e.g., locate hospitals, ambulances, housing, etc.). The MCOT team responds to an individual's need for in-person evaluation for safety within a specified geographical area (e.g., Antelope Valley or San Fernando Valley or San Gabriel Valley).

Requirements

Masters’ Degree in related field required.
Licensed in the State of California as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or Psy. D/Ph.D. required.
Must maintain relevant licensure as a condition of employment.
Attend and satisfactorily complete all trainings required by the Agency, federal, state and/or local regulations.
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.

Nice To Haves

2 + years of successful licensure and experience preferred.
DMH experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond in person to provide timely support including crisis stabilization, safety planning, assessment for danger to self/ others, and gravely disabled.
Write 51/50 holds as needed.
Provide follow-up support.
Utilize the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van to respond to calls.
Co-respond with a MCOT Peer Support Specialist.
Evaluate individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in the field.
Take measures to ensure the individual's safety, including evaluating if involuntary hospitalization is required.
Take the lead on care coordination.
Work collaboratively with the MCOT Peer Support Specialist to coordinate care, such as locating hospitals, ambulances, and housing.
Respond to individuals' need for in-person evaluation for safety within specified geographical areas.
Physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents.
Operate a motor vehicle.
Drive frequently in the community with consumers.
Fill up the gas tank of the agency van, as needed.