Mobile Crisis Clinician

Key Responsibilities

• Drive agency vehicle (or own personal vehicle) to community locations to respond to crisis calls
• Respond swiftly to crisis calls by utilizing GPS to navigate the community, aligning with program response times
• Conduct curbside safety assessments to identify potential risks and safety concerns for individuals or families in crisis, including risks of self-harm or harm to others
• Arrange or provide transportation, using an agency vehicle when appropriate to ensure individuals are safely transported to designated locations
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all crisis interventions, assessments, and interactions with individuals served, utilizing strong typing skills to efficiently record information in real time
• Submit all electronic or hard copy documents that are complete, accurate, and signed prior to end of shift
• Utilize Crisis Theory to provide short-term interventions to people in order to facilitate immediate stabilization of emotions and behavior
• Provide active crisis intervention that is welcoming, trauma-informed, brief, and solution-focused to adults/children presenting in distress
• Collaborate with individuals/families and their support systems to develop safety plans and identify coping strategies for managing future crises
• Provide education and assistance to significant others and family members with the petitioning process, as needed
• Complete mobile assessments of crisis situations and person/family’s needs
• Collaborate with local mental health agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, and other community resources to facilitate appropriate referrals and follow-up care
• Act as an advocate for the needs and rights of every person/family including service providers and community agents
• Comply with federal, state, county, and agency regulations governing Intensive Crisis Stabilization and the delivery of specialty services and supports
• Provide first aid and emergency procedures, as needed

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the Human Service field
• Active, unrestricted Michigan clinical license (e.g., LLMSW, LCSW/LMSW, LLPC, LPC, MLP) required
• All Limited License Master Social Workers (LLMSW), Limited License Professional Counselors (LLPC), and Temporary Limited License Psychologists (TLLP) must receive their permanent license (LMSW, LPC, LLP) within 5 years from the issue date of the original limited/temporary license as published in the State of Michigan LARA system in order to continue their employment
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with mental health, substance use and/or developmental disabilities, including children, adolescents, and families
• Experience working in crisis intervention or emergency mental health services
• Experience with broad range of age groups and disabilities, including children
• Experience with persons with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder
• Mobile crisis response, strongly preferred
• Valid Michigan driver’s license, clean driving record regarding eligibility for insurability under Common Ground's insurance policy
• Moves to meet the needs of clients and community
• Moves quickly to respond to crisis calls
• Works independently and collaboratively
• Adapts to changing circumstances and priorities
• Communicates effectively with clients, colleagues, and community partners
• Uses technology and tools to enhance service delivery
• Adheres to policies and procedures
• Complies with legal and regulatory requirements