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North Valley Behavioral Health
Saturday and Sunday Night (PM) Crisis Counselor Needed! (LCC)
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$45,827 / year median in California
+22% projected growth
Job Description
For more than 16 years, North Valley Behavioral Health has provided 'Patients First' care. We are partnering with Placer County in a new project "Lotus Behavioral Health Crisis Center" to provide crisis and supportive services to community members in a non-licensed, non-residential capacity. The goal is to provide a safe crisis respite for up to 48 hours providing linkages with appropriate mental health, substance use, housing and other resources. The center is considered an intermediate level of support for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
What's Available:
Saturday/Sunday; 4:00pm - 12:30amONLY Minimum Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED is required. AA or BA in psychology or related field is strongly preferred.
- Must have two (2) years' of full-time or its equivalent experience in a behavioral health related field providing direct mental health services. Education cannot be substituted for experience.
- Must have or complete within 7 days of hire a certificate of completion from the County Core Skills Training.
- Experience in psychiatric rehabilitation, preferably in a social rehabilitation environment is preferred.
- Upon hire or before, must complete tuberculosis clearance and health screening to determine fitness for duty. Annual tuberculosis clearance or health screening may be required.
- Must obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR, crisis intervention training certification, if applicable.
- This position may require driving. Other requirements/responsibilities will be discussed at interview.