License Eligible Clinician - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team South Los Angeles

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 License Elligible Clinician 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 individuals safety (i.e., Evaluates if the individual requires involuntary hospitalization to ensure their safety). The MCOT License Elligible Clinician 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 individuals need for in person evaluation for safety within specified geographical area (i.e., Antelope Valley, South Los Angeles or San Fernando Valley or San Gabriel Valley).

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 and provide follow up support.
• Co-respond with a MCOT Peer Support Specialist utilizing the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van.
• Partner closely with the 988 call center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals and ambulance transport companies.
• Evaluate individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in the field and take measures to ensure their safety.
• Determine if an individual requires involuntary hospitalization to ensure their safety.
• Take the lead on care coordination and work collaboratively with the MCOT Peer Support Specialist to coordinate care (e.g., locate hospitals, ambulances, housing).
• Respond to individuals needing in-person evaluation for safety within specified geographical areas.

Requirements

• Masters’ Degree in related field required.
• License eligible 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 training required by the Agency, federal, state and/or local regulations.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record as determined by Agency policy.
• Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
• Ability to practice physical intervention for safety of consumers according to training and policy.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Nice-to-haves

• DMH experience preferred.

Benefits

• Starting Pay Range: $81,632 - $85,432 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)