UMCR Coordinator - Culver City, United States - Alcott Center For Mental Health Services

Description

Job Description

Title: Los Angeles Unarmed Model of Crisis Response – Coordinator

Department: UMCR

Reports to: Program Manager

A Culver City based mental health organization is seeking an organized, motivated and professional candidate for a full-time position providing field-based services in its Unarmed Model of Crisis Response program through the City of Los Angeles. This position is part of a program that receives and responds to crisis response calls through a centralized dispatch that includes social services components — such as mental health, substance abuse, suicide threat, behavioral distress, conflict resolution, and welfare check.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and guidance to UMCR teams responding to non-violent calls in the field that come in from centralized dispatch including calls related to behavioral health, mental health, substance use and well-being checks
• Monitor and assign crisis response calls from centralized dispatch to UMCR teams
• Provide field-based crisis intervention including de-escalation, resource linkage, risk assessment and community integration
• Support Program Manager with identifying staff training needs related to crisis prevention, intervention, planning and response
• Ensure all administrative documentation is accurate and meets contractual expectations and agency standards
• Review documentation to ensure appropriate resources and follow up are provided
• Develop and maintain a guide of local resources to link individuals to needed community-based services
• Develop community relationships within LAPD- Wilshire Division and surrounding areas to obtain resources and supportive services for clients
• Work closely with Program Manager to supervise and coordinate staff schedules
• Provide team supervision, support and feedback
• Provide field-based crisis intervention including de-escalation, resource linkage, risk assessment and community integration
• Work comfortably and independently in field settings
• Follow instructions, follow-up and complete assigned tasks
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Collaborate effectively in a team setting and with community partners
• Perform basic computer skills required for record keeping
• Other duties may be designated as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful background check
• California Driver's License and proof of insurance
• B.A. or B.S. degree
• 1 year of supervisory experience (preferred)
• At least 3 years' experience working with unhoused populations and/or with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges
• Working knowledge of crisis triage, screening, assessment, intervention, planning, and stabilization services
• Knowledge of community-based services
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

POSITION SHIFT: 9:00am to 9:30pm or 9:00pm to 9:30am (12-hour shifts, with no on-call responsibilities when not on shift; Will work three-day work week followed by a four-day work week on a rotating basis Monday-Sunday)

Includes medical, dental, vision, life insurances; 403B.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 3 years

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Culver City, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person