Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor On-Call - Mobile Crisis Outreach Program Beaumont

Sycamores; California, Beaumont (MO, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor for their Mobile Crisis Outreach Program. This vital role involves responding to mental health crises, providing immediate support, and coordinating care with various agencies. The position offers flexible on-call evening hours, allowing you to make a significant impact in the community. Join a dynamic team that collaborates closely with emergency services and mental health professionals to ensure safety and well-being for individuals in crisis. If you are passionate about helping others and have the required certifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Shifts

COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Compliance

Professional Development Training

Qualifications

• Must be certified as CADC II or III in California.
• 2+ years of experience preferred in crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Respond to mental health crises and provide stabilization.
• Coordinate care with hospitals and transport services.

Skills

Crisis Stabilization

Safety Planning

Assessment for Danger

Care Coordination

Physical Management

Education

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II or III

2+ years of experience

Tools

Agency Vehicles

Job description

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor On-Call - Mobile Crisis Outreach Program Beaumont

Beaumont, 835 N. Highland Springs Ave, Beaumont, California, United States of America Req #11594

Friday, December 27, 2024

JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores is partnering with the 988 mental health crisis hotline to provide support to people experiencing a mental health crisis. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team responds 7 days a week from 7:30pm to 8:30am, broken down by flexible shifts. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II or III (CADC) 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 Program vehicle to respond to calls, this role co-responds with a Mobile Crisis Outreach Program Peer Support Specialist and is an integral part of the Sycamores larger Mobile Crisis Outreach Program including close partnership with the 988 call center, Riverside County Dispatch 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. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Program CADC II or III takes the lead on care coordination and works collaboratively with the Mobile Crisis Outreach Program Peer Support Specialist to coordinate care (i.e., locate hospitals, ambulances, housing, etc.). The Mobile Crisis Outreach Program responds to an individual’s need for in-person evaluation for safety within specified geographical areas (i.e., Desert, Mid-County, and Western Regions).

Starting Pay Range:
$33 - $35.58 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

Shift Schedule:
On-Call Evening Hours

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

1. Certified in the State of California as Level II or Level III Alcohol and Drug counselor required.
2. Must be Certified as a CADC II or CADC III under the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP).
3. Must maintain relevant Certification as a condition of employment.
4. 2+ years of successful certification and experience preferred.
5. Attend and satisfactorily complete all trainings required by the Agency, federal, state, and/or local regulations.
6. RUBHS experience preferred.
7. Valid California Driver License and a driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier.
8. Ability to use agency vehicles with appropriate insurance for all transporting consumers and adhering to federal, state, and local motor vehicle safety standards when transporting children.
9. Maintains all required licenses and certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents.
2. Frequently driving to various work site locations.
3. Frequent/continuous intermittent standing/walking, occasional/intermittent sitting.
4. Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, squeezing, gripping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
5. Reaching at or above shoulder level may be necessary.
6. Bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
7. Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
8. Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with consumers and co-workers and performing job duties.
9. Requires physical presence in the office during shift when not in the field.
10. Ability to practice physical intervention for the safety of consumers according to training and policy.
11. Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
12. Frequent driving in the community with consumers.
13. Filling up the gas tank of agency van, as needed.

All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen.

Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.

Due to the direct contact we have with vulnerable populations, services we perform in the community, relevant CDPH orders, and CDC guidance, Sycamores mandates COVID-19 vaccinations. Accordingly, employees are required to (i) have a COVID-19 vaccine and their booster shot if booster eligible which is authorized for emergency use by the US Food and Drug Administration or the World Health Organization by the first day of work OR (ii) obtain a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or sincerely held religious belief. To request an accommodation, please notify Sheila Domingue at [e-mail]. All offers of employment are conditioned on satisfying one of the above. Sycamores prohibits discrimination on the basis of a protected characteristic, including disability, perceived disability, or religion. Sycamores will not retaliate against any employee or candidate for requesting a reasonable accommodation pursuant to this policy.