After Hours Crisis Therapist

Responsibilities

• Respond to mobile crisis service requests during scheduled on-call shifts
• Mobilize from home or another location and arrive at the client's location within 60 minutes of dispatch
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and crisis evaluations
• Provide immediate de-escalation and stabilization services
• Determine appropriate levels of care and coordinate referrals when necessary
• Develop individualized safety and stabilization plans
• Connect clients and families to community resources and ongoing treatment services
• Provide clinical consultation regarding crisis services, risk mitigation, triage, and service access
• Collaborate with hospitals, law enforcement agencies, schools, and community partners
• Maintain compliance with MRSS and Crisis Services workflows and data requirements
• Complete all documentation accurately and within required timelines using the electronic health record (EHR)
• Utilize scheduling software to manage shifts and communicate with fellow clinicians
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development related to crisis intervention and evidence-based practices
• Contribute to program improvement efforts and team collaboration
• Adhere to all agency policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) or Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field
• Active Ohio behavioral health license: LSW, LPC, MFT, LISW (preferred), LPCC (preferred)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to respond within the designated service area
• Experience in community-based behavioral health services
• Experience conducting risk assessments and crisis evaluations
• Experience providing de-escalation and stabilization services
• Knowledge of community behavioral health resources and systems of care

Pay

• On-Call Shift Stipends
• Weekday On-Call Coverage: $175 per shift
• Weekend On-Call Coverage: $250 per shift
• Holiday On-Call Coverage: $350 per shift
• Mobile Response Services: $100/hour
• Phone Services Only: $25/hour
• Required Training: $20/hour

Schedule

• Therapists are required to sign up for a minimum of three on-call shifts per month.