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Dispatcher - Care Team
Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9
Hathaway-Sycamores job in West Hollywood, CA
JOB SUMMARY: The role of the Dispatcher is to support the Triage Program Manager in managing the influx of calls from Law Enforcement, Fire Department, and the public. The Dispatcher will be responsible for answering and dispatching a team to behavioral crisis calls, emergency or non-emergency, in a timely manner. The Dispatcher acts as an intermediary between the referring party and the behavioral support team, logging each call and maintaining accurate tracking records. In addition, the Dispatcher will fill in for the Peer Support Specialists and the Triage Program Manager during meal breaks to continue responding to and supporting community members.
The City of West Hollywood has established a 24/7/365 mobile support service, "West Hollywood Care Team" (Care Team) designed to rapidly respond to community members experiencing a behavioral health crisis and other unmet social service needs, within West Hollywood city limits. The Care Team will begin receiving calls for support from private residences, schools, workplaces, or any other community-based locations. The community members served may include residents, both housed and unhoused, students, members of the local workforce and visitors.
The City of West Hollywood designed the Care Team to integrate with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) network of Field Intervention Teams (FIT), which is the County's behavioral health crisis responder system served by Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOT) and Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams (PMRT).
Starting Pay Range:
$27- $30 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
Shift Schedule:
Saturday and Sunday 2 pm - 10:30 pm
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. in related field and/or 1 year experience.
Excellent consumer de-escalation skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, creativity, flexibility, time management, and organizational skills.
Must have the ability to manage and work through conflict in a calm manner.
Ability to be an effective listener.
Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
Valid California driver's license.
Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents.
Frequent driving in the community with consumers.
Frequent/continuous intermittent standing/walking, occasional/intermittent sitting.
Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
Reaching at or above shoulder level may be necessary.
Bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
Requires physical presence in the office during shift.
Ability to practice physical intervention for safety of consumers according to training and policy.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
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.
$27-30 hourly 60d+ ago
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Youth Specialist I
Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9
Hathaway-Sycamores job in Altadena, CA
JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth.
The role of the Youth Specialist is to provide care, supervision and behavioral interventions that develop coping and problem-solving skills, teach social skills, and teach transference of those skills into the home, school, and community. These interventions are provided to youth in the residential programs. These interventions are developed within the collaborative planning process and are prescribed by the program.
Starting Pay Range:
$21- $24 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
Shift Schedule: Wednesday 11am-10pm, Thursday 1pm-10pm Friday 1pm-9pm, Saturday 8am-8pm
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or AA degree with one year of direct care experience required; two years of direct care experience preferred, OR Bachelor's degree plus one year of direct care experience preferred.
Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
Valid California driver's license.
Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
Physical Demands
For Residential staff only, the ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents. This includes the physical ability to restrain consumers in conformity with Pro-ACT training.
Ability to practice physical intervention for safety of consumers according to training and policy.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Frequent driving in the community with consumers.
Frequent/continuous intermittent standing/walking, occasional/intermittent sitting.
Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
Reaching at or above shoulder level may be necessary.
Bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
Requires physical presence in the office during shift.
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.
$21-24 hourly 60d+ ago
Marketing Specialist
Pacific Clinics 4.3
Arcadia, CA job
What We Offer ranges from $29.29 to $36.03 an hour. * Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations. * The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.
Benefits We Offer
* Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
* We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!
* Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
* 401K Employer Match up to 4%
* Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
* Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.
Who We Are
Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care.
Who We Serve
Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California.
JOB SUMMARY:
Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm.
The Marketing Specialist position plays a crucial role within Public Relations, a multidisciplinary department responsible for integrated communications, marketing, and brand positioning. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, this position is responsible for campaign coordination, social media management, podcast and content calendar management, as well as performing tasks across Pacific Clinics' priority programs. The ideal candidate is a hands-on executer who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, has a strong attention to detail and understands culturally responsive marketing for diverse communities.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
* Support the development of marketing campaigns across digital channels (social, SMS, search, sponsorships, etc.) and offline channels (print, outdoor, events, etc.)
* Create, schedule and monitor social media content that reflects Pacific Clinics' tone, values and strategic messaging. Will need to coordinate social content from other departments.
* Assist with producing social content, digital ads and print collateral for internal and external use.
* Coordinate with vendors for assistance with projects across web, advertising and live events.
* Draft and edit marketing copy for emails, blog posts, social graphics, web pages and other collateral with attention to accessibility and cultural relevance.
* Collaborate with program teams to surface testimonials, marketing needs and program/service updates.
* Work with designers to develop visual assets aligned with brand standards.
* Support occasional podcast and webinar-related logistics (e.g., talent coordination, asset creation, promotion.)
* Submit content for translation as needed.
* Assist with implementing basic SEO strategies on key services pages.
* Upload and tag assets in the agency's digital asset management system.
* Pull and report on campaign metrics using tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Linkedin and other dashboards.
* Monitor digital listings (Google Business Profiles, Yelp, etc.) and manage reviews and reputations.
* Maintain marketing calendar and content libraries.
* Assist in managing CRM contact lists.
* Assist with managing purchase orders, invoices and maintaining organized records of marketing contracts and expenses.
* Provide on-site or remote support for events and outreach activities.
* Stay informed on marketing trends and recommend improvements to processes or tactics.
* Attend editorial meetings, campaign planning sessions and cross-department check-ins as needed.
* Models Pacific Clinics' approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
* Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interactions with managers, co-workers and others.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
* Focuses on quality of work and accomplishes tasks by considering all of the areas involved.
* Continuously builds and leverages technical and professional expertise.
* Establishes and adheres to procedures to improve work and skills.
* Innovation and Change Management
* Adheres to the principles of ethical practices and values.
* Acts with integrity and is widely trusted.
* Is seen as a direct, truthful individual.
* Can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner.
* Maintains confidentiality.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum 3 years of related experience in marketing, communications or related fields.
* Demonstrate experience creating social media and digital content.
* Experience in event planning, marketing and related fields. Strong project and time management skills are a must.
* B.A. degree in marketing or communications is preferred but not required.
* Receives little instruction on routine work and general direction on new projects. The Specialist level is responsible for tasks that are moderate in scope and complexity as well as can exercise judgment within defined procedures and objectives.
* Comfortable with tools such as Canva, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, and Microsoft Office, as well as project management software such as Monday; Basic WordPress experience preferred. Salesforce experience is a plus.
* Familiarity with SEO best practices and basic HTML is a plus.
* Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and tight timelines.
* A highly motivated, detail-oriented self-starter with a passion for excellence, capable of collaborating with a team and working in a fast-paced environment with a great deal of autonomy. Works calmly under pressure.
* A genuine interest in public affairs, behavioral health, early education and positively impacting the community.
* Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy.
* Must be willing to travel across the state of California (5-10% per year) and work on weekends, evenings and extended hours during major projects and events.
* Experience in nonprofit, healthcare or education marketing.
* Bilingual fluency (e.g., Spanish, Armenian, Mandarin) is a plus.
* Experience working with underserved communities or Medi-Cal eligible population is a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand or sit. The employee is required to use hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally move or lift up to 20 pounds. If attending an event, the employee may be required to assist with setup and staff a tradeshow booth or conference table.
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.
LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN
Requires full background check and TB exam.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid CA driver's license and insurance with two years' experience and maintain an insurable driving record under the agency's liability policy.
TRAINING
Needs to successfully complete all required agency training indicated for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
$29.3-36 hourly 6d ago
Teachers Infant Toddler
Pacific Clinics 4.3
Glendale, CA job
Compensation We Offer
ranges from $24.83 - $26.52 per hour.
Actual offers will be determined by the candidate's creditable years of experience in conjunction with
internal equity considerations and based on the organization's current compensation
practices.
We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more!
Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve
Benefits eligibility starts on Day 1!
Who We Are
Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care.
Who We Serve
Pacific Clinics Head Start and Early Head Start programs provides services in center-based, home base and family child care provider homes, regardless of income. We teach children how to share emotions in a healthy way.
Program Type: EHS99 - EARLY HEADSTART
Population Served: Ages 0-3
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position serves a Teacher and caregiver in a classroom of Early Head Start infants and toddlers by planning, implementing, and supervising all center-based activities. This position may work with infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
• Develops an individual plan for each child to include goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established goals (outcomes).
• Works as a team member with the other education staff, parents and Parent Committee members to develop curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs.
• Responsible for the weekly preparation of daily lesson plans, which includes objectives to be posted for parents, volunteers and visitors in the classroom.
• Schedules home visits and parent-teacher conferences with families as required and on an as-needed basis and documents these events.
• Prepares and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment for children that is positive, developmentally appropriate and experientially-based.
• Plans and provides developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that advance all areas of children's development (social, emotional, cognitive and physical) in a manner appropriate to age and stage of development.
• Assists in development and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum that focuses on routines and individual child interests and development.
• Provides a safe, healthy and well-managed environment so that children will have comfortable learning and growing experiences. Sets up the physical environment to meet the changing needs of infants and toddlers.
• Serves on IFSP meetings.
• Participates in on-going training and development specific to working with infants and toddlers and their families, including infant/toddler development, communication and safety issues such as reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
• Conducts developmental screening of infants and toddlers' motor, language, social, cognitive, perceptual and emotional levels.
• Ensure an appropriate written Transition Plan for all children, six months before their third birthday; provide parents with training and information. Establish communication to facilitate and coordinate the transition.
• Involves parents in the educational activities of the program:
o to emphasize their role as the principal influence on the child's education and development; and
o to assist parents to increase their knowledge, understanding, skills and experience in basic child development.
• Identifies and arranges for parents to participate as volunteers in the classroom and work as substitutes as well as other volunteer activities.
• Provides daily supervision of all classroom staff, monitors employee performance and classroom activities.
• Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
• Models Pacific clinics' approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
• Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
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.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/INTERACTION:
Initiate and maintain professional interactions and communication with Clinic's employees and/or others.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Must have an A.A/A.S. Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, Education or related degree, B.A/BS Degree preferred.
• Possess or be qualified for a California Child Development Teacher permit or higher.
• Must obtain and maintain DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index Clearance.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must have 3-6 units of infant/toddler development coursework.
• Demonstrated ability to work in Windows environment (including Word and Excel).
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy.
• Ability to be perceptive of the needs of children and to work well with staff, children and parents/families.
• Ability to organize and direct classroom activities and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain accurate records which reflect the needs and progress of children.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills and a positive attitude in the field of early childhood education.
• Attends and participates in all required meetings, activities, pre-service and in-service training that includes but is not limited to 15 hours of classroom focused professional development and methods that comply with applicable State and local laws for identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
• Occasional need to provide gentle physical restraint to children.
• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Some exposure to communicable diseases.
• Noise level in work environment may be moderate to loud.
• Travel/overnight many be required associated with attendance at conferences, meetings and other duties.
• Work is typically performed in a classroom setting and some office work required.
• Some evenings and weekend work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits, parent teacher-conferences, Parent Committee meetings, and social and community events.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Local business travel is required.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
$24.8-26.5 hourly 37d ago
Call Center Specialist
Pacific Clinics 4.3
Arcadia, CA job
What We Offer
ranges from $21 to $25.83 an hour.
Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.
The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.
7.5% Bilingual Stipend contingent upon Bilingual assessment completion.
Benefits We Offer
Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!
Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
401K Employer Match up to 4%
Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.
Who We Are
Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care.
Who We Serve
Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 5pm
Conducts telephone screening of callers to toll-free line. Arranges for eligible people to receive initial assessment at various Los Angeles County programs or provides referrals to other providers as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists with follow-up on referrals from ACCESS Service & Referral Number.
• Answers calls that come in to the center in a manner that is consistent with Agency values.
• Assesses the needs of each caller including substance abuse related service needs.
• Assists callers with making referrals to appropriate outside services.
• Completes screening and registration forms. Collects and processes insurance information on all clients based on program's requirements.
• Assists callers who are in need of immediate services due to a crisis situation and help stabilize the situation and arrange for on-site follow-up, if needed.
• Maintains a log of all calls not tracked by the computer software.
• Maintains working relationships with individuals inside the Agency and in the community.
• Meets with supervisor and participates in scheduled team meetings/training.
• Documents all services for Short-Doyle/Medi-Cal/Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) in compliance with funding source
• Completes all documentation within the timelines established by the Program for service delivery.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings to provide input towards program development and staff training.
• Interacts with other internal programs, clinical/support staff and external sources such as school or community personnel as applicable.
• Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
• Models Pacific Clinics' approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
• Communicates effectively in a competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/INTERACTION:
Initiate and maintain professional interactions and communication with Clinic's employees and/or others.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor of Arts degree or two (2) years related experience with chronically mentally ill populations and/or in social services related field.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to relate to a culturally diverse clientele and staff.
• Must demonstrate ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiar with Windows operating system, MS WORDS, EXCEL, email, etc. able to compose correspondence/notes and type up correspondence/notes using correct format and grammar.
• Bilingual skill in the appropriate language for the Clinics' clients is highly preferred.
• Experience providing services to consumers who have varied diagnostic backgrounds.
Must possess a valid CA driver's license and insurance with two years' experience and maintain an insurable driving record under the agency's liability policy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand or sit. The employee is required to use hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally move or lift up to 10 pounds.
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Local business travel is required.
SITE SPECIFICS:
A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to job performance of the fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her manager and/or supervisor.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
$21-25.8 hourly 42d ago
Peer Partner
Pacific Clinics 4.3
Irwindale, CA job
What We Offer ranges from $21 to $25.83 an hour. * Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations. * The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.
* 7.5% Bilingual Stipend contingent upon Bilingual assessment completion.
Benefits We Offer
* Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
* We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!
* Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
* 401K Employer Match up to 4%
* Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
* Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.
Who We Are
Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care.
Who We Serve
Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California.
JOB SUMMARY:
Schedule: Mon 8:30am - 1pm, Tue 12:30pm-7pm, Wed 12:30pm-7pm, Thurs 8:30am-1pm
Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency and framework of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. Under direct supervision, the Peer Partner provides peer-to-peer support and counseling drawing on shared experiences as a peer to validate the consumer's experience. Provides guidance and encouragement to consumers to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery. This position models competency in recovery and serves as a mentor for consumers in a clinic, community, or Wellness Center/Drop-In setting.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Peer Support
* Assists consumers with creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or other recovery plan.
* Provides assistance to consumers in using WRAP or other recovery plan to identify and manage triggers and symptoms that may lead to relapse or crisis.
* Works actively with the program's other team members to develop strategies for outreach to consumers who tend to isolate themselves.
* Demonstrates an ability to develop respectful interpersonal relationships with consumers while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
* Demonstrates a commitment to consumer choice and empowerment.
* In coordination with a multidisciplinary team, assist consumers in selecting services and/or programs that will be useful in achieving their recovery goals.
* Provides supportive assistance to and the modeling of self-efficacy with the consumer, to help him/her identify, access and effectively utilize the following community resources:
* Assists and supports members with identifying, linking to and appropriately utilizing healthcare resources including the member's primary care physician as well as specialty care providers, dental care and vision care.
* Assists and supports members with establishing benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medi-Cal and other benefits for which they are eligible.
* Assists and supports members with identifying their housing needs, utilizing housing resources in the community to meet these needs.
* Assists and supports members with linking to and participating in substance abuse services both on-site, if available, as well as in the community.
* Assists and supports members with linking to, utilizing, and overcoming barriers to education and employment services based on their choices.
* Assists consumers in learning social skills and independent living skills that facilitate community integration including budgeting, transportation and grooming and hygiene.
* Supports consumer's integration into the community through social and recreational activities.
* Develops and facilitates peer support and self-help groups.
* Helps consumers and family members identify, understand and combat stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and develop strategies to reduce self-stigma.
* Increases awareness and provide linkage to self-help programs and consumer advocacy organizations that promote recovery.
* Encourages and supports members' skills and talents.
* Exhibits a non-judgmental approach to effective listening maintaining, respectful eye contact and an appropriate level of engagement.
Community-Supports
* Participates in off-site presentations introducing the program to community partners and potential new consumers.
* Drives to appointments with clients and their families or other key contacts as needed
* Supports consumer connection and engagement with community resources and natural supports.
* Assists in the organization and facilitation of youth activities.
* Conduct groups and support peer-led groups, including the Youth Advisory Board.
Administrative
* Maintains billable services consistent with program needs and funding source expectations, through documentation and other required paperwork.
* Attends and participates in trainings including but not limited to:
o Peer advocacy
o Recovery
* Attends and participates in staff meetings on a regular basis to provide input from the consumers' perspective towards program development and staff training.
* Attends and participates in scheduled supervision to provide or receive input towards program development and staff training.
* Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
* Attends community meetings as requested.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Practices self-care, remains aware that others may be contending with stress, and treats other with grace.
2. Driving to appointments with clients and their families or other key contacts.
3. Physical interactions with children of variable ages such as but not limited to games, sports, and other activities.
4. Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific 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.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
* High school diploma or GED preferred but is not required.
* Minimum 18 years of age required.
* Flexible work schedule to include occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
* Must know or quickly acquire extensive knowledge of local community resources.
* Be able to articulate the experience and perspective of a parent, caregiver, relative or youth with complex needs involving mental health, child protective, or probation services.
Must possess a valid CA driver's license and insurance with two years' experience and maintain an insurable driving record under the agency's liability policy.
OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIRMENTS
* Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Child Abuse Index Check (CAIC) background clearance.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
$21-25.8 hourly 60d+ ago
Program Manager & Peer Support Specialist
Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9
Hathaway-Sycamores job in Altadena, CA
JOB SUMMARY: The City of West Hollywood intends to establish a 24/7/365 mobile support service, "West Hollywood Care Team" (Care Team) designed to rapidly respond to community members experiencing a behavioral health crisis and other unmet social service needs, within West Hollywood city limits. Care Team services may take place in private homes/apartments/condo units, schools, workplaces, or any other community-based location. Consumers served may include residents, both housed and unhoused, students, members of the local workforce and visitors.
The City of West Hollywood is designing the Care Team to integrate with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) network of Field Intervention Teams (FIT), which is the County's behavioral health crisis responder system served by Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOT) and Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams (PMRT).
This position is "On Call and can fill in for colleagues who are unable to work their scheduled hours and / or gaps in a shift. This position is cross trained in two roles, Triage Program Manager and Peer Support.
The Triage Program Manager will serve as the point of contact, for Sycamores, in working with the 988-call center, West Hollywood 911, West Hollywood Fire Dept., etc... In this role, the Triage Program Manager is responsible for working directly with staff and will dispatch teams (two Peer Support Staff) to the field for in-person evaluation. The Triage Program Manager will ensure that calls are dispatched based on acuity, data on calls are collected and logged, for agency outcomes (i.e., time for in person response, outcome of the call, number of calls, times and frequency of calls, geographical location of calls, length of evaluation, etc.). The Triage Program Manager will monitor the use of agency vehicles and will communicate out any maintenance / repairs that may be needed to the Assistant Vice President of Facilities. The Triage Program Manager will oversee and ensure that all staff follow the Sycamores Care Team workflows and policies.
The Cares Peer Support Specialist has lived experience as a recipient of mental health services, and /or parent of a youth who has received mental health services, and/or houselessness and/or system involvement, and can utilize these unique personal, practical, valuable experiences, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and consumers i.e., Adults, Youth, Children and their families as well as the community.
The Cares Support Specialist has expertise about the recovery process, symptom management, and consumers persistence to lead a satisfying life in society. Cares Peer Support Specialist is also responsible for providing stabilization interventions, advocating for client voice and choice, self-determination, and decision-making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. Cares Peer Support Specialist will provide consultation to consumers regarding community resources, crisis intervention, and available community services i.e., housing, mental health services, medical treatment, and substance abuse services.
Starting Pay Range:
$33.80 - $34.17 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
Shift Schedule: On-Call
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. in related field plus 1 year management experience preferred.
Excellent consumer de-escalation skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, creativity, flexibility, time
management, and organizational skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Word & Excel.
Must have the ability to manage and work through conflict in a calm manner.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be self-identified as having experience with the process of recovery from a mental illness or substance use disorder, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent, caregiver, or family member of a consumer.
Be willing to share their lived experience.
Have a strong dedication to recovery.
Agree, in writing, to adhere to the Code of Ethics.
Certification in peer support is preferred but not required. If not certified, upon hire successfully complete the training requirements for a peer support specialist and pass the certification examination or go through the grandparenting process to become certified.
Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
Valid California driver's license.
Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents.
Frequent driving in the community with consumers.
Frequent/continuous intermittent standing/walking, occasional/intermittent sitting.
Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
Reaching at or above shoulder level may be necessary.
Bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
Requires physical presence in the office during shift.
Ability to practice physical intervention for safety of consumers according to training and policy.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
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.
$33.8-34.2 hourly 60d+ ago
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Youth Specialist
Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9
Hathaway-Sycamores job in Altadena, CA
JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk consumers.
The role of the Psychiatric Consumer Specialist is to support in the care, supervision, delivery of health services, and implementation of behavioral interventions that develop coping and problem-solving skills, teach social skills, and teach transference of those skills into the home, school, and community. These interventions are provided to consumers in the residential programs. These interventions are developed within the collaborative planning process and are prescribed by the program.
Starting Pay Range:
$26- $29 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
Shift Schedule: Sunday, 9am-9pm; Monday/Tuesday, 1pm-10pm; Wednesday, 11am-9pm
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Current licensure as a California psychiatric technician.
Basic training and or experience in medical procedures and administering medication required.
Minimum 1 years' experience working with SED children, consumer/consumers preferred.
Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
Valid California driver's license.
Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
For Residential staff only, the ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents. This includes the physical ability to restrain consumers in conformity with Pro-ACT training.
Ability to practice physical intervention for safety of consumers according to training and policy.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Frequent driving in the community with consumers.
Frequent/continuous intermittent standing/walking, occasional/intermittent sitting.
Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
Reaching at or above shoulder level may be necessary.
Bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
Requires physical presence in the office during shift.
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.
$26-29 hourly 36d ago
Head Start Classroom Aide
Pacific Clinics 4.3
Glendale, CA job
Who We Are
Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and supports. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.
Pacific Clinics Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide free early education and childcare for children from birth to age five and prenatal and parenting support for eligible families.
Who We Serve
Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.
Pacific Clinics Head Start and Early Head Start programs provides services in center-based, home base and family child care provider homes, regardless of income. We teach children how to share emotions in a healthy way.
What We Offer
Pay: The starting rate for this position is now $20.60 per hour.
We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more!
Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve
Benefits eligibility starts on Day 1!
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Classroom Aide works as a part of a team to assist in activities in the areas of the classroom as needed. This position works with typically developing children and/or children with special needs/disabilities. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
• Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, indoor and outdoor activities included in lesson plans.
• Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
• Helps supervise at mealtime, feeding and/or eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills.
• Care for children in all daily caregiving routines including diapering/toileting, feeding, and napping.
• Visually supervises children at all times and provides care and safety in both indoor and outdoor center environments.
• Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
• Assists the teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, preparing snacks, making phone calls, etc.).
• Serves as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the assistant teacher or teacher.
• Works with assigned children with disabilities.
• Supports the work of the classroom staff and managers, supervisors in carrying out individuals plans for children with special needs.
• With direction from professional staff, follows Individualized Education Program (IEP)/ Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) designed for children with disabilities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have 12 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from the core units Commission on Teaching Credentials (CTC)-equivalent to Child Development Associate (CDA).
• Maintain current DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index Clearance.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification.
• 6 (six) units of infant/toddler courses preferred.
• Child Development Teacher Permit preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in Windows environment (including Word and Excel).
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds
• Some exposure to communicable diseases.
• Noise level in work environment may be moderate to loud.
• Travel/overnight many be required associated with attendance at conferences, meetings and other duties.
• Work is typically performed in a classroom setting and some office work required.
• Some evenings and weekend work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits, parent teacher conferences, Parent Committee meetings, social and community visits.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
$20.6 hourly 60d+ ago
Facilitator I
Pacific Clinics 4.3
Los Angeles, CA job
Compensation We Offer is $70,304 - $84,418.54 per year. * Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations. * The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.
* 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions*
* * Must meet company policy eligibility requirements.
Benefits We Offer
* Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
* We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!
* Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
* 401K Employer Match up to 4%
* Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
* Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.
Who We Are
Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care.
Who We Serve
Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California.
Program Type: Wraparound
Population Served: ages 5-21
Program Description: Wraparound is designed for high-risk children and adolescents with the most complex needs. These services aim to keep children and their families together through individualized services developed in a family-centered, team planning process. Services are provided at home and in the community.
JOB SUMMARY
Working independently in the family's home and a variety of community and/or treatment settings, Facilitator I coordinates services with an understanding of the complexity of each family while blending the clinical care of the youth with the facilitation of the life domain planning process. Provides cross-functional team facilitation to support and enhance the efforts of youth and their families/caregivers, system workers who are part of the support team, and other individuals in a variety of environments. Provides facilitation, assessment, and case management services including all related documentation for services planned and provided. Works independently, under limited supervision in family homes and a variety of community and/or treatment settings. Works within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
* Provides facilitation and coordination in the development of individualized services for youth and families.
* Implements strength-based family centered methodology into planning and develops creative methods to ensure individualized culturally sensitive care.
* Understands interactions of complex systems in the context of a family's life, service delivery structures and the community's resources.
* Elicits, values and incorporates divergent perspectives in action plans and strategies in order to help youth stabilize in a placement and connect them with a permanent setting.
* Participates with families as a complete unit with focus on individual strengths/concerns/needs.
* Partners with parents of special needs children in order to ensure parent voice, choice and access.
* Facilitates the development and refinement of effective reactive and proactive safety plans.
* Provides leadership role in linking parents, youth and staff when a crisis arises.
* Ensures the involvement of natural members with the Child and Family team.
* Assists Family Specialists and other line personnel to develop strength-based interventions and strategies which include plans for transition to primary caregiver.
* Provides meeting minutes to all Child and Family Team members and facilitates communication plans to support on-going inclusion and accountability of all team members.
* Participates effectively in both internal and external multidisciplinary clinical teams.
* Assesses and integrates internal and external customers' concerns, needs and expectations into planning process.
* Organizes and presents clinical evaluation and initial treatment plans to staff and community partners and participates in service reviews.
* Understands and implements funding policies/procedures and trains Child and Family Teams in stewardship practices.
* Provides effective, therapeutic linkages with referral sources, collateral contacts, community resources and program staff.
* Manages flexible schedule consistent with family and program needs.
* Monitors effectiveness and efficiency of interventions with youth and families.
* Demonstrates effective personal organizational systems for ensuring paperwork/information management accuracy and timeliness.
* Performs other responsibilities, as assigned, to support department/business needs.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
* Conflict resolution
* Documents clearly and accurately
* Encouraging customer focus
* Leads team performance
* Time management
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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
* Master's Degree (M.S./M.A.) in related field.
* Experience serving individuals with complex needs including SED youth/families and/or youth residential settings.
* Experience with the mental health, child welfare and/or juvenile probation systems.
OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
* Availability to participate in 24-hour on-call program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* MHRS and licensure eligibility.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
* Speak, read, and/or write another language is highly desirable.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
$70.3k-84.4k yearly 60d+ ago
Community Wellness Specialist - School Base Services West
Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9
Hathaway-Sycamores job in Palmdale, CA
JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth.
The role of the Community Wellness Specialist is to provide interventions that develop coping and problem-solving skills to promote safety and attachment and teach transference of those skills into the home, school, and community. These interventions are provided to maintain youth at home or to transition youth to home and are developed within the child and family team process. Additionally, this is a position that is focused on wellness and building resilience through interventions, linkages, and referrals to appropriate community resources.
Starting Pay Range:
$21 - $25 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or AA degree with one year of direct care experience required; two years of direct care experience preferred, OR Bachelor's degree plus one year of direct care experience preferred.
Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
As this position requires regular and flexible travel between various client locations, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
Personal, reliable vehicle for travel to various locations.
Valid California driver's license.
Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
Additional Requirements:
Travel occurs primarily locally during the hours when services need to be provided; some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required in order to meet the needs of the families being served.
Be part of a team who is passionate about providing excellent and quality services, which consistently results in positive outcomes for the families and children we serve.
An excellent candidate for this position would be an individual who has knowledge of behavioral interventions and has successfully implemented these interventions with youth who have had severe behaviors (e.g., physical aggression, verbal aggression, and defiance).
Ability to work a non-traditional work schedule to meet family needs. May include weekends, holidays, early morning, and/or late evening hours.
Ability to travel and work in the community and in the home environment.
Have strong computer and typing skills to complete necessary documentation.
Experience in a Residential Facility, Group Home or Probation is highly desired.
Knowledge of resources in Service Area a plus.
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.
$21-25 hourly 60d+ ago
Lpt/Lvn
Pacific Clinics 4.3
Los Angeles, CA job
Compensation We Offer
ranges from $32.30 - $39.72 per hour.
Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.
The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.
7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions*
* Must meet company policy eligibility requirements.
Benefits We Offer
Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!
Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
401K Employer Match up to 4%
Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.
Who We Are
Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care.
Who We Serve
Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California.
Program Type: FSP
Population Served: Adults 18-100
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Psychiatric Technician (PT) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides an array of quality services to assist consumers in reaching their optimum level of functioning and improved quality of life. Specific duties include providing medication support to the psychiatrists in the program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Adheres to Pacific Clinics' Standard of Care and Best Practices.
• Considers consumer and family-centered approach to services in all treatment activities.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with consumers served.
• Collects data relevant to the care of consumers served; develops and implements nursing care plans.
• Assess for co-occurring substance abuse disorders, makes appropriate plans of action including education about the effects of using substances, referrals to services, and communicates findings and recommendations to the treatment team.
• Provides education to consumers and families to assure medication adherence.
• Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and interventions.
• Discusses and collaborates with other healthcare professionals, including pharmacies regarding medication issues and ensuring continuity of care.
• Administers medication to consumers served.
• Provides medication services as needed in an individual's home, field, or school, including providing transportation as needed.
• Completes lab requisitions as ordered by site psychiatrist or nurse practitioner in a timely manner.
• Provides medication services individually and in groups.
• Adheres to medication management policies and procedures.
• Maintains medication room in accordance with Medi-Cal regulations.
• Immediately reports any Critical Lab Result to the prescribing staff (psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, medical director).
• Provides appropriate level of client contact determined by consumer need and / or program requirements.
• Ensures that services provided meet medical necessity.
• Obtains vital signs as needed or directed by prescriber.
• Notifies the prescriber (psychiatrist, nurse practitioner) and treatment team (team Supervisor, therapist, program director) of any changes in behavior or condition.
• Provides case management services as needed.
• Documents the progress of consumers served towards their Recovery Plans and goals.
• Documents all services pursuant to funding source directives, Pacific Clinics' protocol and HIPAA compliance requirements.
• Completes all documentation within the timelines established by the Program for service delivery.
• Works on a multicultural team sensitive to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
• Completes billing expectations per Agency requirements and provides services consistent with program needs
• Attends and participates in staff meetings to provide input towards program development and staff training.
• Interacts with other internal programs, clinical/support staff and external sources such as school or community personnel as applicable.
• Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
• Models Pacific Clinics' approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
• Communicates effectively in a culturally competent diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/INTERACTION:
Initiate and maintain professional interactions and communication with Clinic's employees and/or others.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/ POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and current California licensure.
• Obtaining LPS privileges is preferred and at times required, depending on the program needs.
• Maintain current CPR Certification.
• Understanding of psychiatric illness and it's treatment, and knowledge of psychotropic medication, preferred.
• Previous experience with population to be served and/or work in a similar program setting preferred.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in Windows environment (including Word and Excel).
• Demonstrated experience and ability to relate to a culturally diverse clientele and staff.
• Bilingual skills in the appropriate language for the Clinics' clients are highly preferred and in some programs may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand or sit. The employee is required to use hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format and perform medical procedures pursuant to scope of practice within Pacific
Clinics' guidelines, practices or policies. The employee must possess ability to ensure significant communication with the Clinics' community members. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally move or lift up to 10 pounds.
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Community outreach and local business travel is also required.
SITE SPECIFICS:
A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to job performance of the fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her manager and/or supervisor.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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$32.3-39.7 hourly 60d+ ago
Clinical Supervisor - School Base Services
Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9
Hathaway-Sycamores job in Los Angeles, CA
JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth.
This is a direct service leadership position designed to provide hands-on coaching direction and guidance to supervises within the department. In this role, the Clinical Supervisor is responsible for working directly with staff in the implementation of departmental practices that are consistent with departmental policies and the agency's treatment philosophy. Provides administrative and clinical supervision (individual and group) to other clinical staff. The Clinical Supervisor will be available to perform direct service tasks according to departmental needs. The successful Clinical Supervisor will demonstrate competency and proficiency.
Starting Pay Range:
$90,000 - $96,750 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited or state approved program that meets criteria for licensing as a clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, professional clinical counselor, or clinical psychologist. Must be waiver-able or registered with the appropriate licensing board in California to provide psychotherapy.
Must be licensed and eligible to provide clinical supervision to Board of Behavioral Science standards in California (i.e., LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Ph. D or PsyD).
Supervised experience in individual, group, and family psychotherapy with the severely emotionally disturbed.
Post licensure with related supervisory experience.
Extensive knowledge of psychodynamics, patterns of growth and development, and proficiency and experience in diagnosis utilizing current edition of DSM.
Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
This role will serve on LPS rotation as assigned and will be required to attend DMH LPS Certification training. Must be able to successfully pass certification exam within 6 months of employment.
As this position may require regular and flexible travel between various sites and locations, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
Personal, reliable vehicle for travel to various locations.
Valid California driver's license.
Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
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.
$90k-96.8k yearly 60d+ ago
Peer Support Specialist Overnight (Part-Time) - Care Team
Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9
Hathaway-Sycamores job in Altadena, CA
JOB SUMMARY: The City of West Hollywood intends to establish a 24/7/365 mobile support service, "West Hollywood Care Team" (Care Team) designed to rapidly respond to community members experiencing a behavioral health crisis and other unmet social service needs, within West Hollywood city limits. Care Team services may take place in private homes/apartments/condo units, schools, workplaces, or any other community-based location. Consumers served may include residents, both housed and unhoused, students, members of the local workforce and visitors.
The City of West Hollywood is designing the Care Team to integrate with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) network of Field Intervention Teams (FIT), which is the County's behavioral health crisis responder system served by Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOT) and Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams (PMRT).
The Cares Peer Support Specialist has lived experience as a recipient of mental health services, and /or parent of a youth who has received mental health services, and/or houselessness and/or system involvement, and can utilize these unique personal, practical, valuable experiences, and first-hand insight to benefit the team and consumers i.e., Adults, Youth, Children and their families as well as the community.
The Cares Support Specialist has expertise in the recovery process, symptom management, and consumers persistence to lead a satisfying life in society. Cares Peer Support Specialist is also responsible for providing stabilization interventions, advocating for client voice and choice, self-determination, and decision-making in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services. Cares Peer Support Specialist will provide consultation to consumers regarding community resources, crisis intervention, and available community services i.e., housing, mental health services, medical treatment, and substance abuse services.
Starting Pay Range:
$33.80 - $34 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.) There will be an additional $2.00 per hour overnight differential.
Shift Schedule: Saturday - Sunday 10 pm - 6:30 am
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent degree.
Be self-identified as having experience with the process of recovery from a mental illness or substance use disorder, either as a consumer of these services or as the parent, caregiver, or family member of a consumer.
Be willing to share their lived experience.
Have a strong dedication to recovery.
Agree, in writing, to adhere to the Code of Ethics.
Certification in peer support is preferred but not required. If not certified, upon hire successfully complete the training requirements for a peer support specialist and pass the certification examination or go through the grandparenting process to become certified.
Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
Valid California driver's license.
Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents.
Frequent driving in the community with consumers.
Frequent/continuous intermittent standing/walking, occasional/intermittent sitting.
Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
Reaching at or above shoulder level may be necessary.
Bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
Requires physical presence in the office during shift.
Ability to practice physical intervention for safety of consumers according to training and policy.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
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.
$33.8-34 hourly 38d ago
Employment Specialist II
Pacific Clinics 4.3
Santa Fe Springs, CA job
Who We Are: Pacific Clinics is the leading community-based nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services. For over 150 years, we have offered high-quality behavioral health, educational and support and social services at no cost to the individuals and families we serve. Reaching more than 100,000 Californians each year, Pacific Clinics offers hope through culturally responsive, trauma-informed and research-based care.
Who We Serve: Pacific Clinics offers comprehensive behavioral health services, support and social services and education services to individuals and families who are eligible for Medi-Cal across California.
Compensation We Offer
* The initial compensation for this position ranges from $21.00 - $25.83 per hour.
* Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.
* The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.
* 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions*
* * Must meet company policy eligibility requirements.
Benefits We Offer
* Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
* We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!
* Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance
* 401K Employer Match up to 4%
* Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status)
* Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.
Who We Are:
Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and supports. Its team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally-responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults. The agency offers services in 18 counties including Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura.
Who We Serve:
Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families. Our diverse staff provides culturally and linguistically relevant services in over 22 languages to our region's culturally and ethnically diverse populations. We provide services in 18 counties across California.
Program Type: Employment Services
Population Served: 18-25
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing employment preparation and job search skills training as well as job coaching to adults with psychiatric disabilities at off-site employment locations and program facilities. Performs any or all of the duties of a Case Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Collaborates with Case Managers, Therapists, Team Leaders and Program Directors in assigned programs to facilitate the identification of consumers who are interested in and would benefit from employment services.
* Engages consumers and assess consumers' work readiness. Assists consumers with identifying barriers they may have to obtaining employment in the community.
* Collaborates with the consumer, the consumer's Case Manager, and other team members to develop and implement an employment plan that addresses overcoming the consumer's barriers to employment.
* Assists/coaches consumers in the development of job search skills, transportation arrangements, resume preparation, interviewing techniques and job retention skills.
* Facilitates Employee Empowerment Group and Job Seeking Skills Group on a weekly basis.
* Collaborates with the Job Developer in identifying potential consumers' employment sites.
* When appropriate, visits work site, observes actual work in progress and prepares analysis of work environment, job requirements and specific job tasks.
* Conducts groups in conjunction with program staff to reinforce positive work behaviors.
* Monitors all assigned employment placements at least semi-monthly with the approval of the employee and the employer; provides oversight and ongoing job support on and/or away from the job site.
* Provides ongoing support and job retention services to consumers who choose not to disclose their disability to their employer at non-worksite locations at the program or in the community.
* Maintains ongoing liaison with employers and supervisors, obtaining feedback regarding consumer performance; assists in resolving problems quickly and efficiently.
* Accompanies consumers to job fairs, interviews, work sites, etc. as needed.
* Keeps program staff informed about member performance and support needs and follows up to assure all issues are addressed.
* Maintains Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) documentation and charts and DMH documentation as required.
* Assesses consumers need for Department of Rehabilitation services and refers consumers to DOR when appropriate.
* Consults with the DOR counselors providing feedback and participating in developing employment plans as appropriate, including bi-weekly meetings.
* Works with Supervisor of Employment Services to meet DOR contract requirements.
* Performing any or all of the duties of a Case Manager, as needed.
* Maintains a caseload of consumers who have employment-focused goals and may have other mental health service or case management needs.
* Assists consumers to understand and overcome social and emotional problems as they relate to the work environment.
* Attends meetings as assigned, including monthly cross program employment meetings, service team meetings and staff meetings.
* Promotes the Clinics to the employers in order to increase opportunities for member.
* Develops and maintains accurate, complete and timely documentation of services provided to consumers; ensures compliance with Clinics policies and procedures, contract compliance, state licensing and other requirements; enters information in member records, gathers data and may prepares reports on for management use and decision-making.
* Develops and maintains skills in the employment field through seminars, workshops or other forms of training/education.
* Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
* Models Pacific Clinics' approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
* Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/INTERACTION:
Initiate and maintain professional interactions and communication with Clinic's employees and/or others.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelors Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or other related field preferred.
* Minimum three (3) years experience providing employment services for the mentally ill or demonstrated ability.
* Certificate in the Mental Health Worker Course highly preferred.
* Experience in coaching of individuals in supported employment.
* Demonstrated skills working effectively with the homeless and dually diagnosed population.
* Knowledge of mental health and employment community resources.
* Prior experience working in case-management, with the homeless or with individuals having chronic mental illness or similar work.
* General computer skills including Microsoft Office Software.
* Effective organization skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Ability to work effectively as a team player.
* A working knowledge of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation model.
* Basic knowledge of public policies relative to member population and associated programs.
* Ability to demonstrate advocacy skills when appropriate.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills, bi-lingual skills in Spanish/English preferred.
* Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.
* Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics' liability policy.
* Required to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within first six months of employment and Non-Violence Intervention certification within first year of employment with Portals. First Aid and CPR certification must be maintained throughout employment with Portals.
* Ability to work effectively with diverse member population and amongst a diverse staff.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to fulfill program needs which may include weekends, evening, and holidays.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand or sit. The employee is required to use hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally move or lift up to 10 pounds.
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Community outreach and local business travel is required.
SITE SPECIFICS:
A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to job performance of the fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her manager and/or supervisor.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
$21-25.8 hourly 60d+ ago
LPS Supervisor On-Call - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team
Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9
Hathaway-Sycamores job in Altadena, CA
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 will respond out to the community 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. The LPS Supervisor will provide support and supervision to the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team and be an integral part of the Sycamores larger Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT). Close partnership with the 988 call center, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals and ambulance transport companies will be important in this role.
This is a direct service leadership position designed to provide hands-on coaching direction and guidance to supervisees within the program. In this role, the LPS Supervisor is responsible for working directly with staff in the implementation of best practices that are consistent with policies and the agency's treatment philosophy. The LPS Supervisor provides administrative and supervision to members of the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team. The LPS Supervisor will be available for consultation during and following crisis calls as well as to fill in when back up is needed in the field. The LPS Supervisor will supervise, lead identified crisis staff, be on-call, and represent the MCOT program to external stakeholders and community resources. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Supervisory and teaching or training skills
STARTING PAY RANGE:
$39 - $41 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Must be Licensed Psychiatric Technician in the State of California.
3 years of management experience preferred.
Must be LPS certified or LPS eligible.
2 years post licensure with related supervisory experience and advanced LPS knowledge of best practices.
Excellent consumer de-escalation skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, creativity, flexibility, time management, and organizational skills.
Must have the ability to manage and work through conflict in a calm manner.
Ability to be an effective listener.
Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
Valid California driver's license.
Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents/
Frequent driving to various work site locations.
Frequent/continuous sitting with occasional, intermittent standing/walking.
Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting and climbing.
Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
Requires physical presence in the office during standard business hours.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
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.
$39-41 hourly 60d+ ago
Lead Care Manager - Community Supports
Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9
Hathaway-Sycamores job in Los Angeles, CA
JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high-needs, at-risk children, youth, their families, and adults.
Under the new CalAIM initiative, Lead Care Managers (LCMs) work with Medi-Cal managed care Members under specific populations of focus for children/ families and adults to address social drivers of health. LCMs coordinate across the physical, substance abuse and behavioral health services delivery systems. The role of the LCM is to help Members learn skills to self-manage their healthcare and housing needs using an individualized, Member-centered care planning process.
Starting Pay Range:
$25 - $28 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or AA degree with one year of direct care experience required; two years of direct care experience preferred, OR Bachelor's degree plus one year of direct care experience preferred.
Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
Bilingual capacity preferred.
As this position requires regular and flexible travel between various client locations, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
Personal, reliable vehicle for travel to various locations.
Valid California driver's license.
Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to work independently with a high level of integrity.
Travel occurs primarily locally during the hours when services need to be provided; some out-of-area travel may be required to meet the needs of the Members being served.
Be a part of a team who is passionate about providing excellent and quality services which consistently result in positive outcomes for our members.
Ability to work a non-traditional work schedule to meet Member needs.
Ability to travel and work in the community and in the home environment.
Have strong computer and typing skills to complete necessary documentation.
Experience in Homeless Services, Housing Navigation, Physical Health, Residential Facility, Group Home, Child Welfare or Juvenile Justice is highly desired.
Knowledge of resources in LA County Service Planning Areas, a plus.
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.
$25-28 hourly 60d+ ago
Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor - Community
Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9
Hathaway-Sycamores job in Los Angeles, CA
JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth.
The role of the Substance Abuse Counselor is to provide interventions that develop coping and problem-solving skills, teach social skills, and teach transference of those skills into the home, school, and community. A Substance Abuse Counselor is part of a multi-disciplinary team that implements integrated substance abuse services, provides individual and group counseling, and monitors the needs of clients with substance use disorders.
Starting Pay Range:
$23 - $26 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
* 2 years' experience as a drug and alcohol counselor working with adolescent population.• Certification with one of State of California's approved Alcohol & Drug agencies (CCAPP, CAADE, CADTP) required.• Maintains all required licenses and certifications. • As this position requires regular and flexible travel between various client locations, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
Personal, reliable vehicle for travel to various locations.
Valid California driver's license.
Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
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.
$23-26 hourly 38d ago
Triage Program Manager (Part-Time) - Care Team
Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9
Hathaway-Sycamores job in Altadena, CA
JOB SUMMARY: The Sycamores Triage Program Manager for our Cares Teams is a management-level position responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the overall program, human and financial resources associated with our agency Cares program. The City of West Hollywood intends to establish a 24/7/365 mobile support service, "West Hollywood Care Team" (Care Team) designed to rapidly respond to community members experiencing a behavioral health crisis and other unmet social service needs, within West Hollywood city limits. Care Team services may take place in private homes/apartments/condo units, schools, workplaces, or any other community-based location. Consumers served may include residents, both housed and unhoused, students, members of the local workforce and visitors.
The City of West Hollywood is designing the Care Team to integrate with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) network of Field Intervention Teams (FIT), which is the County's behavioral health crisis responder system served by Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOT) and Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams (PMRT).
This position is designed to assist with the operations of Cares program. The Triage Program
Manager will serve as the point of contact, for Sycamores, in working with the 988-call center, West Hollywood 911, West Hollywood Fire Dept., etc... In this role, the Triage Program Manager is responsible for working directly with staff and will dispatch teams (Peer Support) to the field for in-person evaluation. The Triage Program Manager will ensure that calls are dispatched based on acuity, data on calls are collected and logged, for agency outcomes (i.e., time for in person response, outcome of the call, number of calls, times and frequency of calls, geographical location of calls, length of evaluation, etc.). The Triage Program Manager will monitor the use of agency vehicles and will communicate out any maintenance / repairs that may be needed to the Assistant Vice President of Facilities. The Triage Program Manager will oversee and ensure that all staff are following the Sycamores Cares workflows and policies. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Supervisory and teaching or training skills.
Starting Pay Range:
$33.80 - $35.10 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
Shift Schedule: Saturday - Sunday 6 am - 2:30 pm
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. in related field plus 1 year management experience required.
Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
Excellent consumer de-escalation skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, creativity, flexibility, time management, and organizational skills.
Must have the ability to manage and work through conflict in a calm manner.
Ability to be an effective listener.
Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
Valid California driver's license.
Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents.
Frequent driving to various work site locations.
Frequent/continuous sitting with occasional, intermittent standing/walking.
Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
Requires physical presence in the office during standard business hours.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
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.
$33.8-35.1 hourly 60d+ ago
Licensed Eligible Clinician - Mobile Crisis Outreach Team
Hathaway-Sycamores 3.9
Hathaway-Sycamores job in Altadena, CA
JOB SUMMARY: 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 Eligible 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 Eligible 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).
Starting Pay Range:
$39.25 - $41.07 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)
Shift Schedule: Sunday 7 am - 4:30 pm
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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.
DMH experience preferred.
Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
As This position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
Valid California driver's license.
Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents.
Frequent driving to various work site locations.
Frequent/continuous intermittent standing/walking, occasional/intermittent sitting.
Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, squeezing, griping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
Reaching at or above shoulder level may be necessary.
Bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with consumers and co-workers and performing job duties.
Requires physical presence in the office during shift when not in the field.
Ability to practice physical intervention for safety of consumers according to training and policy.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Frequent driving in the community with consumers.
Filling up 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.
$39.3-41.1 hourly 16d ago
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