Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Palmdale

Sycamores•Palmdale, CA

91d•$70,304 - $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 hotline provides initial phone support and triages calls to Sycamores Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams for in-person assistance. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team responds 24/7, 365 days a year, across flexible shifts. The Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) responds in person to provide timely support, including crisis stabilization, safety planning, assessment for danger to self or others, writing 51/50 holds when needed, and follow-up support. Using a Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van, the LPT co-responds with a Peer Support Specialist and works in close partnership with the 988 call center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies. The team evaluates people experiencing a mental health crisis in the field and takes measures to ensure their safety, including evaluating whether involuntary hospitalization is needed. The LPT leads care coordination and collaborates with the Peer Support Specialist to coordinate care, such as locating hospitals, ambulances, and housing. The team provides in-person safety evaluations within its assigned geographical area. The role requires physical presence in the office during shifts when not in the field. The listed schedule is Wednesday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 12 a.m., and Saturday, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Starting pay for full-time employment is $70,304–$76,080 per year, based on work experience and educational background.

Requirements

Current California licensure as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician; relevant licensure must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid California driver's license.
Acceptable driving record as determined by 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 perform the listed physical demands, including frequent driving; standing and walking; upper-extremity fine motor activities and reaching; 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 to handle telephone calls, interact with consumers and co-workers, and perform job duties.
Candidates receiving a conditional offer must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and health screen.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of successful licensure and experience preferred.
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 write 51/50 holds as needed.
Provide follow-up support.
Lead care coordination and collaborate with the Peer Support Specialist to locate services such as hospitals, ambulances, and housing.
Evaluate individuals in the field and take measures to ensure their safety, including evaluating the need for involuntary hospitalization.
Use the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van to respond to calls and drive frequently in the community, including with consumers.
Maintain a physical presence in the office during shifts when not in the field.
Attend and satisfactorily complete trainings required by the Agency and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain required licenses and certifications.
Fill the agency van's gas tank as needed.