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University of California - Santa Cruz

Mobile Crisis Team Supervisor

University of California - Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061


Job ID

71219Location

Santa CruzFull/Part Time

Full TimeJOB POSTING

UC Santa Cruz Counseling and Psychological Services is seeking a licensed psychotherapist for the position of Campus Mobile Crisis Team (CMCT) Supervisor. The Mobile Crisis Response Team is responsible for responding to mental health and related crises happening on the UCSC campus.The CMCT program was created in 2022 to respond to emergent mental health situations on our campus and to support student voices asking for innovative, culturally sensitive, and tiered responses to campus mental health crises and the national trend towards non-police options.The Mobile Crisis Team Supervisor will oversee the work of mobile mental health crisis responders, be on call for backup coverage, provide direct mobile crisis intervention, respond to critical incidents, promote the Mobile Crisis Response service on campus, and work with campus partners on larger community safety issues.UC Santa Cruz staff have access to comprehensive benefits packages. Here is a sample of benefits:Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance PlansUC Retirement PlanGroup Term Life InsuranceLegal InsurancePet Insurance13 Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leaveFor more information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the university visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.htmlThank you for your interest in UC Santa Cruz.HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the Applicant Resources on our Talent Acquisition website.INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. Materials submitted after the IRD will ONLY be forwarded at the request of the hiring unit. To ensure your application is routed for consideration, submit your materials before 11:59 p.m. on the IRD.The IRD for this job is:

08-26-2024ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA.DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Campus Mobile Crisis Response Team is organized within Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and interfaces with multiple key campus entities. The mission of CAPS is to support UCSC students in maintaining or improving their general well-being by providing a broad range of counseling, psychiatric services, consultation, and outreach services and programs to the campus community.JOB SUMMARY

The Mobile Crisis Response Team Supervisor oversees the UC Santa Cruz Campus Mobile Crisis Team and is supervised by the Counseling and Psychological Services Director. The position specifically oversees the work of mental health responders employed in the program including hiring, training, and quality assurance.APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary:

$110,000-$130,000/annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.Benefits Level Eligibility:

Full benefitsJOB DUTIES

40% - SupervisionOversees daily operations and monitors program workflow.Supervises staff and assists with challenging and complex interactions/issues.Participates in recruitment, interviewing, and candidate selection.25% - Program ManagementProvides consultations on possible involuntary psychiatric hospitalizations.Attends and organizes regular care coordination meetings.Participates in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.25% - Mobile Crisis Intervention and PreventionConducts mental health assessments and crisis intervention for students in the field.Provides behavioral health support and care to people experiencing mental health crises.10% - Outreach and Community EngagementPromotes the mobile crisis response program on campus.Provides public education to the student body on topics related to mobile crisis response.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in related area or equivalent experience.Licensed in a behavioral health counseling discipline.Significant experience in behavioral health care, preferably crisis and/or field-based intervention.SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire criminal history background check.Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California.SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures.EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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