Mobile Crisis Clinician - Master License

About the role

The Crisis Interventionist III (CI III) will be an integral member of the crisis response team, providing immediate and on-site support to individuals experiencing mental health crises and emotional distress. The primary role of the CI III will be to conduct assessments, de-escalate crisis situations, and provide appropriate interventions to ensure the safety and well-being of clients. The CI III will provide team leadership when needed and collaborate closely with law enforcement, emergency services, and other mental health professionals to deliver prompt and effective crisis intervention services.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential risks and safety concerns for individuals/families in crisis, including the risk of self-harm or harm to others
• Complete mobile assessments of crisis situations and person/family’s needs
• 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
• Arrange or provide transportation to a safe location, as needed
• Assist individuals who are homeless or who do not feel safe in their home environment
• Collaborate with local mental health agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, and other community resources to facilitate appropriate referrals and follow-up care
• Coordinate with emergency services and transport individuals to appropriate facilities when necessary for further evaluation and treatment

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Service field
• Professional licensure in the State of Michigan
• All Limited License Master Social Workers (LLMSW) and Limited License Professional Counselors (LLPC) must receive their permanent license (LMSW, LPC, LLP) within 5 years from the issue date of the original limited license as published in the State of Michigan LARA system in order to continue their employment
• Mets criteria as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) defined by the State of Michigan
• Mets criteria as a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) and/or Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) defined by the State of Michigan
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in diagnosing, treating people with mental health, substance use and/or developmental disabilities
• 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
• Strong knowledge of mental health disorders, crisis assessment, and intervention techniques

Qualifications

• Completion of certification in/or willingness to obtain a development plan with MCBAP for one of the following (within 30 days of hire): CAADC Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, CADC Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Benefits

For your hard work, Generous paid time off (for eligible employees) Shift premiums (for eligible employees) Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.) Competitive wages

Pay

Base pay: Limited License: $31 - $33, and Full License: $34 - $36, plus shift differential.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week - Sunday - Wednesday, 1 pm - 11 pm