Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team South Los Angeles

Sycamores•Los Angeles, CA

53d•$34 - $37

About The Position

Sycamores is partnering with the 988 mental health crisis hotline to support people experiencing mental health crises. The hotline provides initial phone support and triages calls to Sycamores Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOT) for in-person assistance. The MCOT responds 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, on flexible shifts. The Licensed Psychiatric Technician responds in person to provide timely crisis stabilization, safety planning, assessment of danger to self or others, and assessment for grave disability. The role writes 51/50 holds as needed and provides follow-up support. Using an MCOT van, the LPT co-responds with an MCOT Peer Support Specialist and works in close partnership with the 988 call center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies. The role evaluates people experiencing mental health crises in the field and takes measures to protect their safety, including evaluating whether involuntary hospitalization is needed. The LPT leads care coordination and collaborates with the Peer Support Specialist to coordinate services such as hospitals, ambulances, and housing. Teams respond to in-person safety evaluation needs within a specified geographical area. This position has a Thursday–Saturday shift from 5:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and a 30-hour work week. The starting pay range is $33.80–$36.58 per hour, based on prior work experience and educational background. The role requires physical presence in the office when not in the field, frequent community driving, and driving an agency van to respond to crisis calls.

Requirements

Current California licensure as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician is required.
Must maintain relevant licensure 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 operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to practice physical intervention for consumer safety according to training and policy.
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 and provide timely support.
Provide crisis stabilization and safety planning.
Assess danger to self or others and assess for grave disability.
Write 51/50 holds as needed and provide follow-up support.
Evaluate individuals in the field and take measures to ensure their safety, including assessing whether involuntary hospitalization is necessary.
Lead care coordination, collaborating with the MCOT Peer Support Specialist to coordinate services such as hospitals, ambulances, and housing.
Co-respond with an MCOT Peer Support Specialist using the MCOT van.
Work closely with the 988 call center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies.
Drive frequently to community locations and transport consumers as needed.
Refill the agency van's gas tank as needed.
Attend and satisfactorily complete required agency, federal, state, and local trainings.
Maintain required licenses and certifications.
Practice physical intervention for consumer safety according to training and policy.