Mobile Crisis Outreach Team Specialist

Do you have a passion for working in the field of mental health? Do you have the desire to work with those who are struggling to help themselves due to a mental health crisis? Star Care’s Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is a highly trained team dedicated to serving those in mental health crisis within Star Care's five (5) county catchment area.

If you operate well within a team environment and want to be a part of making a difference in people’s lives, then this is the job for you!

Work is performed under the general supervision of the MCOT Program Manager with broad latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is a field based position and requires the use of a personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement is provided at the state approved rate.

• Provides crisis assessment/intervention and ANSA/CANS Assessments for adults, adolescents, and children.
• Provides appropriate recommendations for hospitalization, 23-hour Extended Observation, referrals to crisis services, and assists with linkage to community resources.
• Coordinates and facilitates additional crisis intervention services as needed with Star Care staff, law enforcement and other agencies within the five county Star Care catchment area.
• Provides follow-up services to individuals as clinically indicated.
• Completes Magistrate Warrants when appropriate.
• Completes all required documentation within established time frames.
• Attends meetings and trainings as necessary/required.
• Assists supervisor and other Center staff with special assignments and/or projects as needed.

• Scheduled 12-hour shifts Day, Evening, and Overnight shifts available across weekdays and weekends. Dependent on vacancy.
  • Front of the Week:
    Sunday-Tuesday (alternating Wednesdays)
  • Back of the Week:
    Thursday
    - Saturday (alternating Wednesdays)

HOURLY RATE: $22.85 per hour base salary plus rate enhancements (as applicable).

• Master Level Restricted LPHA (Licensed Practitioner of Healing Arts): $1 per hour
• Master Level Unrestricted LPHA: $6 per hour
• Night shift: $1 per hour (Night differential is applied to hours worked between 8pm and 8am)

Star Care offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to:
Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, retirement plan with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), Premium Pay opportunities*, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

* Premium Pay is double time pay applied according to premium pay schedule

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in a Human Services field (Human Development/Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology, etc.).
• Two (2) years full-time experience in a related field or
• Master’s Degree in a Human Service related field with applicable licensure to include:
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Master of Social Worker-Advanced Clinical Practitioner (LMSW-ACP) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

• Must be able to work well as a member of a team.
• Must have and be able to show compassion for those in mental health crisis.
• Must be able to muti-task and work in a fast paced, stressful environment.
• Must have strong communication skills (verbal and written) and be able to deliver information in stressful situations.
• Must be able to use a personal computer with Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to navigate an electronic health record platform.
• Must be willing to embrace and embody Star Care's corporate culture.
• Must have a reliable personal vehicle. Local travel…