Mobile Crisis Clinician - 24/7 Field Support (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC)

Sycamores; Altadena (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycamores partners with the 988 mental health crisis hotline to deliver in-person crisis support through the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT). The MCOT Clinician provides crisis stabilization, safety planning, and risk assessment in the field, coordinating closely with a Peer Support Specialist and partner agencies to arrange hospitals, ambulances, and housing.

The role serves Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley, and San Gabriel Valley, with shifts that include late evenings.

Qualifications

• Masters’ Degree in related field required.
• Licensed in the State of California as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or Psy. D/Ph.D required.
• Must maintain relevant licensure as a condition of employment.
• 2+ years of successful licensure and experience preferred.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all trainings required by the Agency, federal, state and/or local regulations.
• DMH experience preferred.
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
• As this position requires driving of company vehicles, driving is an essential function of this position: valid California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• The MCOT Clinician provides in-person crisis intervention, including crisis stabilization and safety planning.
• Coordinates care with MCOT Peer Support Specialist to locate hospitals, ambulances, housing, etc.
• Responds to individuals in specified geographical areas (Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley) for in-person evaluation and safety.

Education

Masters degree in related field

Licensed in the State of California as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or Psy. D/Ph.D

Job description

Sycamores partners with the 988 mental health crisis hotline to deliver in-person crisis support through the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT). The MCOT Clinician provides crisis stabilization, safety planning, and risk assessment in the field, coordinating closely with a Peer Support Specialist and partner agencies to arrange hospitals, ambulances, and housing.

The role serves Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley, and San Gabriel Valley, with shifts that include late evenings.