Licensed Psychiatric Technician - 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 in-person support to people experiencing mental health crises. The Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) on the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) responds to calls in an agency van alongside a Peer Support Specialist. The team provides crisis stabilization, safety planning, assessment of danger to self or others, 51/50 holds when needed, and follow-up support. The LPT leads care coordination, working with the Peer Support Specialist and coordinating with hospitals, ambulance providers, housing resources, and other services. The team also partners closely with the 988 call center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies to assess safety and arrange appropriate care within its designated geographic area.

The MCOT responds 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, through flexible shifts. This position works Thursday through Saturday, 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., with a 30-hour work week. Starting pay is $33.80–$36.58 per hour, based on previous work experience and educational background. The employee must be physically present in the office during the shift when not in the field.

Requirements

• Current California Licensed Psychiatric Technician license, maintained as a condition of employment.
• 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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent driving, standing and walking; intermittent sitting; fine-motor and reaching activities; bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing; and occasional lifting and carrying of objects or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills for telephone calls, interactions with consumers and coworkers, and other job duties.
• Must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and health screen after receiving a conditional offer.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of successful licensure and experience.
• Department of Mental Health (DMH) experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond in person to mental health crisis calls using the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van.
• Provide crisis stabilization, safety planning, and assessment for danger to self or others.
• Write 51/50 holds as needed and provide follow-up support.
• Lead care coordination and collaborate with the MCOT Peer Support Specialist to locate hospitals, ambulances, housing, and other resources.
• Evaluate individuals in the field and take measures to ensure their safety, including assessing whether involuntary hospitalization is needed.
• Coordinate with the 988 call center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies.
• Drive frequently to community locations and work sites, including driving with consumers and filling the agency van's gas tank as needed.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all trainings required by the Agency and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain required licenses and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed