Crisis Peer Partner I

Who We Are

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speaks 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.

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.

Compensation We Offer

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $31.40 - $38.61 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.
• 8% License Differential for LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD. and select Peer Certifications.
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions
• Must meet company policy eligibility requirements.

Benefits We Offer

About our Program : Placement Supportive Services Level 1

is a 60-day program with a Professional Parent model designed to provide a comprehensive integrated service model designed to meet the needs of children / adolescents who are at risk of out-of-home placement, abuse, and neglect. Services will be tailored to provide support to children and their families who are represented in the Child Welfare System. We serve the highest acuity youths in the county and have a 30-minute response time for our youths, and can provide 24 / 7 crisis stabilization support, if needed / approved by DFCS.

Placement Supportive Services Level 2

Is a 60-day support to stabilize youth who are at risk of losing their current placement, as well as supporting the families who are or have been connected to DFCS. PSS2 youth have a 24 hours response time.

Schedule

10am-6 : 00pm

JOB SUMMARY

Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency overseeing a program that provide 24 / 7 crisis response and stabilization services to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Intervenes with crisis behaviors while developing the individuals strengths and interests. Responsible for linking to community resources. Does whatever it takes to meet the needs of the individual in a strength-based approach. Helps to create permanent connections for individual. May search, locate, and engage individuals' natural supports. Assists with transitioning individual to the lowest level of care needed. Works independently in the individuals' or youth's home and in a variety of community and / or treatment settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

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

OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

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.

Qualifications Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver License

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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