Mobile Crisis

Job Summary

Help Bring Crisis Care Beyond the Walls of an Office - Join Our Mobile Crisis Team!

About the Role

Elevate, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Professional to provide immediate, compassionate support to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises in the community. The role involves working alongside law enforcement, first responders, community partners, and service providers to deliver trauma-informed, person-centered crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis calls for services in the community
• Complete crisis intervention for ongoing clients
• Develop and implement crisis plans when necessary
• Coordinate care and interface with first responders
• Collaborate with internal partners (law enforcement, dispatch, county) to facilitate communication and improve service delivery
• Act as a liaison for community resources
• Utilize a trauma-sensitive, person-centered, and zero suicide approach when working with individuals and their supports
• Initiate Chapter 51 and Chapter 55 actions when indicated
• Determine appropriate level of safety planning and/or treatment referrals
• Authorize emergency detentions and inpatient behavioral health/detoxification
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and data collection
• Provide transportation to and from emergency departments or treatment facilities as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health or related field required
• Knowledge of behavioral health, substance use, and co-occurring diagnoses
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience or training in crisis intervention, preferred
• Ability to demonstrate cultural competence
• Strong understanding and implementation of self-care practices
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, rules & regulations affecting Crisis Intervention
• Ability to collaborate and work as a part of an interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Elevate’s mission

Skills

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, rules & regulations affecting Crisis Intervention
• Ability to collaborate and work as a part of an interdisciplinary team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to and passion for Elevate’s mission

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week
• Holiday, vacation, sick, personal days
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Simple IRA and Roth with matching contribution

Pay and Schedule

• Pay Range: $23-$28/hour
• Hours: 10PM - 6AM (24 hours/week) - rotating schedule every other weekend