Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team

Hathaway-Sycamores • Altadena, CA

121d • $70,080 - $76,080

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 Team responds 24/7, 365 days a year, broken down by flexible shifts. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) will 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 and provide 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 individual's safety (i.e., Evaluates if the individual requires involuntary hospitalization to ensure their safety). The MCOT LPT takes the lead on care coordination and works collaboratively with the MCOT Peer Support Specialist to coordinate care i.e., locate hospitals, ambulances, housing, etc.). The MCOT team responds to an individual's need for in-person evaluation for safety within specified geographical area (i.e., Antelope Valley or San Fernando Valley or San Gabriel Valley).

Requirements

• Licensed in the State of California as Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
• Must maintain relevant licensure as a condition of employment.
• 2+ years of successful licensure and experience preferred.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all trainings required by the Agency, federal, state and/or local regulations.
• DMH experience preferred.
• Valid California Driver License and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier.
• Ability to use agency vehicle with appropriate insurance for transporting consumers.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely support including crisis stabilization and safety planning.
• Assess danger to self/others and implement gravely disabled write 51/50 holds as needed.
• Respond in person to mental health crisis calls utilizing the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van.
• Co-respond with a MCOT Peer Support Specialist.
• Evaluate individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in the field.
• Ensure the safety of individuals and determine the need for involuntary hospitalization.
• Lead care coordination and collaborate with the MCOT Peer Support Specialist.
• Locate hospitals, ambulances, and housing for individuals in crisis.

Benefits

• $70,080 - $76,080 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background).
• Flexible shift schedule: Thursday - Friday 2 pm - 12 am, Saturday 1 pm - 11 pm.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: No Education Listed