Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
California City, California, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Professional Counselor
Specialty LPCC
Salary 80,000 – 122,000 yearly
Degree Required Master's Degree in Professional Counseling
Position Type Full Time W2 Salary
Work Environment Outpatient
Location Bakersfield, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/10/24

Full-time Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) Needed

You will assist in providing mental health counseling for both arrestees and community members by de-escalating mental health episodes, formulating an action plan, and determining the need for 5150/5585 applications for involuntary detention at a psychiatric facility. You may also help coordinate transportation to mental health facilities or help to find an available bed in a homeless shelter.

Full-time positions available.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide short-term crisis counseling for non-violent patients suffering from a mental health episode
  • Accompany law enforcement on pertinent mental health responses
  • Help train police staff in addressing mental health episodes with arrestees to de-escalate situations and reduce use of force
  • Provide case management in working with third-party entities, including the Department of Mental Health, and psychiatric facilities, while checking in on patients
  • Maintain meticulous records of confidential patient information
  • Communicate effectively with law enforcement, CSU, hospital staff, and psychiatrist(s)
  • Assist police officers in conducting psychiatric evaluations in the field to determine the need for 5150/5585 applications for involuntary detention at a psychiatric facility

Qualifications:

  • Previous clinical experience (Psychiatric experience preferred)
  • Basic Life support (BLS), or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Attention to detail, demonstrating superior work ethic and integrity, interpersonal skills, and exceptional written and verbal communication with all stakeholders
  • Professionalism with a positive attitude, and ability to remain calm in tense situations
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask

Licenses Required:

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Pay and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: $80,000 to $122,000 per year for FULL TIME
  • Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
  • Employee assistance program for mental health support.
  • Full caseload for a fulfilling work schedule.

Join our team for a hard yet rewarding career. Apply now to help people on their recovery journeys.