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Flex Counselor II - CCP

Waukegan, IL ยท On-site

$24.65/hr

Provide crisis/respite intervention services to clients via the crisis hotline, in-person, and ... Provides direct services to clients including individual and group treatment. Takes responsibility ...

Crisis Services Manager

Augusta, ME ยท On-site

$62K - $88K/yr

... Crisis Hotline, Crisis Receiving, and Crisis Residential. Management responsibilities include ... 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This position is administrative in nature and provides direct ...

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What does a director 988 hotline do?

A Director of the 988 Hotline oversees the operations of the national suicide and crisis lifeline, ensuring that call centers provide timely, effective, and compassionate support to individuals in crisis. They manage staff, develop policies, coordinate training, and ensure compliance with federal guidelines. The director also collaborates with mental health organizations, monitors data and outcomes, and leads efforts to improve the quality and accessibility of services. Their leadership is critical to the success and reliability of the 988 hotline.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director 988 hotline, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director 988 Hotline, you need a background in mental health services, crisis intervention, and management, typically supported by a relevant advanced degree and experience in behavioral health leadership. Familiarity with crisis management software, call center systems, and compliance standards such as HIPAA is crucial. Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and effective communication are vital soft skills for guiding teams and fostering a supportive work environment. These skills ensure efficient operations, high-quality crisis response, and the well-being of both callers and staff.

What are some common challenges faced by a director 988 hotline, and how can they be addressed?

A Director of a 988 Hotline often faces challenges such as managing high call volumes, ensuring staff well-being, and maintaining consistent service quality. Balancing the emotional toll on team members with the urgent needs of callers can be demanding. Effective solutions include implementing regular staff training, promoting employee wellness programs, and fostering strong communication among crisis counselors. Additionally, the Director works closely with stakeholders to ensure adequate resources and develops protocols to address evolving community needs.
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Clinical Supervisor - Mobile Crisis Outreach Program Beaumont

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Beaumont, CA โ€ข On-site

$103K - $111K/yr

Full-time

This job post hasย expired 3 days ago.ย Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

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 Program for in-person support. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Program 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 Clinical Supervisor will provide support and supervision to the Mobile Crisis Outreach Program and be an integral part of the Sycamores larger Mobile Crisis Outreach Program. Close partnership with the 988 call center, Riverside County Dispatch Center, police, sheriff, psychiatric hospitals, and ambulance transport companies will be important in this role.ย 

This is a direct service leadership position designed to provide hands-on coaching direction and guidance to supervises within the program. In this role, the Clinical Supervisor is responsible for working directly with staff in the implementation of best practices that are consistent with policies and the agencyโ€™s treatment philosophy. The Clinical Supervisor provides administrative and clinical supervision to members of the Mobile Crisis Outreach Program. The Clinical 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 Clinical Supervisor will supervise and lead identified crisis staff, be on-call, and represent the Mobile Crisis Outreach Program to external stakeholders and community resources.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Supervisory and teaching or training skills

Starting Pay Range:

$103,500 - $111,262.5 per year for Full-Time employment (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

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Shift Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday 6 pm - 4 am Or Wednesday - Saturday 6 pm - 4 am

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).
  • Supervisory experience in individual, group, and family psychotherapy with the severely emotionally disturbed.
  • Must be LPS certified.
  • 2 years post licensure with related supervisory experience and advanced clinical 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 driverโ€™s license.
  • Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
  • Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.ย 

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.

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All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen.

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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.

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Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.