On Call - Crisis Peer Partner I

Overview

Compensation

We Offer The initial compensation for this position ranges from $25.31 - $31.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations Possible Additional Compensation (may vary based on position eligibility) 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications Possible Bilingual Differentials: Up to 7.

5% for qualifying direct service roles; up to $80.00/month flat fee for qualifying non-direct service roles.

Benefits

We Offer Benefits Eligibility starts on day ONE! We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision. See our Benefits Page HERE. 401 (k) employer match up to 4% Competitive Time Off Plans Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status About our Program: CSU is a 23 hr 59 min unit for adults 18+ who require Intensive stabilization services.

The goal is to divert from 5150 and psychiatric hospital stays. We are seeking compassionate, collaborative team members to help launch our new Nevada County CSU and provide strengths-based, culturally respectful, trauma-informed stabilization support services. Schedule: On Call On-call scheduling with the Crisis Stabilization Unit: Submit written availability by the 15th of each month for the following month, including at least eight days (with a minimum of four weekend days) and willingness to cover at least one holiday shift per year.

Provide advance written notice if unavailable to work shifts, or when planning extended time off due to vacations, illness, or emergencies, according to program policies. Understand that shift offers depend on program needs, with no penalty if staffing support is not required. Adhere to policy expectations regarding punctuality and regular attendance; arrive at the start of scheduled shifts and within two hours if called for an unexpected last-minute shift.

Pay Range

$25.31 - $31.12 Job Summary Oversees a program that provides 24/7 crisis response and stabilization services to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Intervenes with crisis behaviors while developing the individuals strengths and interests. Responsible for linking to community resources. Helps to create permanent connections for individual.

May search, locate, and engage individuals' natural supports. Assists with transitioning individual to the lowest level of care needed.

Responsibilities

Provides direct services individuals in crisis in community setting Provides direct billable mental health services, documents in alignment with Medi. Cal regulations, and achieves set productivity expectations. Engages and builds alignment and relationships with individuals' family, and natural supports. Utilizes strengths of individuals and natural supports to assist in the implementation and achievement of goals and outcomes.

Works individuals and/or family/natural supports to create strength-based planning and crisis interventions. Understands and takes advantage of therapeutic opportunities in crisis situations. Conducts observations regarding specific target behavior of individual or youth to support their intended identified outcome. Assists individuals in developing a hypothesis of function and underlying unmet need to develop individualized, strength-based strategies and interventions that will result in positive behavior change.

Works in the community directly with individuals and/or family to develop and implement safety and skill refinement plans. Driving to individuals in crisis in the location identified. Position specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon program. Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department/business needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

High School Diploma or GED required, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education) to include: Minimum 18 years of age required. Must know or quickly acquire extensive knowledge of local community resources. Be able to articulate the experience and perspective of an individual with complex needs involving mental health, homelessness, or probation services.

Job Competencies N/A Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Driving Required May have unsupervised contact with children. Requires full background check and TB Exam.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. We will consider for employment, qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905. Provides direct services individuals in crisis in community setting Provides direct billable mental health services, documents in alignment with Medi. Cal regulations, and achieves set productivity expectations. Engages and builds alignment and relationships with individuals' family, and natural supports. Utilizes strengths of individuals and natural supports to assist in the implementation and achievement of goals and outcomes. Works individuals and/or family/natural supports to create strength-based planning and crisis interventions. Understands and takes advantage of therapeutic opportunities in crisis situations. Conducts observations regarding specific target behavior of individual or youth to support their intended identified outcome. Assists individuals in developing a hypothesis of function and underlying unmet need to develop individualized, strength-based strategies and interventions that will result in positive behavior change. Works in the community directly with individuals and/or family to develop and implement safety and skill refinement plans. Driving to individuals in crisis in the location identified. Position specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon program. Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department/business needs. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. High School Diploma or GED required, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education) to include: Minimum 18 years of age required. Must know or quickly acquire extensive knowledge of local community resources. Be able to articulate the experience and perspective of an individual with complex needs involving mental health, homelessness, or probation services.