Mobile Crisis Response Therapist (PRN)

About the role

The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) provides 24/7, community-based, in-person behavioral health crisis response throughout Lewis and Clark County, Jefferson County, and Broadwater County, responding to mental health, substance use, and co-occurring crises across homes, public spaces, schools, shelters, healthcare settings, and other community locations. MCRT operates as an interdisciplinary team, typically pairing a licensed clinician with an allied responder (peer support, community health worker, EMT, master’s-level trainee, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Immediately reports to scene where dispatched by hospital-provided vehicle
• Assess mental status, risk, and clinical needs of persons in crisis
• Assess risk of harm to self or others utilizing standardized tools
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and brief therapeutic support
• Collaborate with allied responders to engage individuals and families
• Determine appropriate disposition and level of care
• Develop and document individualized safety plans
• Cookordination of care and linking to appropriate treatment services to meet the needs of the individual
• Collaborate with legal officials regarding the civil commitment process as needed
• Provide consultation to families, friends and other providers of care to persons in acute distress
• Complete clinical records and reports according to established policy and procedure
• Communicate effectively and professionally with members of community including but not limited to law enforcement and first responders
• Cooperate with law enforcement members in a professional and courteous manner
• Provide follow up services for clients after a crisis within 2 business days and for up to 14 days following a crisis to check on referrals and identify further needs
• Maintains a valid Montana driver’s license with clear driving record
• Provides crisis response therapy I under the supervision of a LCPC or LCSW until Master’s Degree, LCPC or LCSW license is obtained
• Participates in clinical, administrative, and supervisory meetings
• Completes trainings as assigned
• Maintain collaborative relationships with community referral resources, hospitals and community stakeholders
• Conduct proactive outreach and rounding in identified community hotspots during periods of low call volume, in coordination with dispatch and community partners, to support early intervention, relationship-building, and crisis prevention
• Provide, document, and complete required billing workflows for crisis response services in accordance with Montana Medicaid and state regulatory requirements, including services eligible for reimbursement under applicable crisis response billing rules

Requirements

• 1-3 years related clinical experience required
• Master’s degree in social work or counseling required, additional crisis training preferred
• Must maintain active Montana license as SWLC or PCLC
• Licensure candidates must complete licensure hours and sit for licensure exam within three years of hire
• Current and active American Heart Association BLS required
• Chemical Dependency Certification preferred
• Valid Montana driver’s license required with clear driving record

Qualifications

• 2-3 years 3 years related clinical experience required
• Master’s degree in social work or counseling required, additional crisis training preferred
• LCSW or LCPC license (or other clinical mental health professional, listed under MCA 53-21-102 (11)(b)-(h), who is qualified to provide a biopsychosocial assessment within their authorized scope of practice)
• BLS required, Master’s Degree required; Chemical Dependency Certification preferred
• Valid Montana driver’s license required with clear driving record