QMHP Crisis; Unlicensed; Mobile Crisis Therapist; Health & Human Services

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

Jackson County Mental Health is expanding our community-based mobile crisis response team! Our first responder teams go directly to individuals in need and provide support, de-escalation, non-emergency medical care (in partnership with Mercy Flights), and connection to additional services. All services are delivered in a trauma-informed and person-centered way.

As part of a nationwide effort to strengthen community responses to mental health crises, our multidisciplinary crisis intervention team offers a meaningful opportunity to gain experience, build expertise, and advance your behavioral health career.

We are looking for candidates who are comfortable navigating multiple systems, supporting people in distress, and working effectively in community-based services.

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

• Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply; bilingual differential pay is available.
• QMHP certification with MHACBO is required.
• Knowledge of local community resources.
• Experience supporting individuals during crises, including those affected by substance use, homelessness, and members of the LGBTIQ+ and BIPOC communities.
• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

• This position is represented by union group SEIU.

Provides clinical services, primarily for people in crisis, including, but not limited to, comprehensive mental health treatment as part of a multi-disciplinary team; assesses family, cultural, social and work relationships; conducts mental status examinations; identifies current DSM diagnoses; writes and supervises the implementation of treatment plans; and, provides individual, family and/or group therapy within scope of training. Performs a full range of duties with only occasional instruction or assistance in an independent and professional manner and possesses a significant level of specialized and functional expertise.

• Addresses and deescalates behavioral health crisis in the field, office, or via telehealth; assesses individuals in crisis for involuntary services; works with law enforcements and health care facilities in emergency care for individuals; develops and/or coordinates crisis treatment, stabilization plans, and crisis safety plans; and, identifies needed services and makes appropriate referrals.
• Completes comprehensive mental health, crisis, and risk assessments. Develops clinical formulations, diagnoses individuals, and identifies medical necessity for treatment.
• Develops, coordinates, and/or oversees the implementation of client treatment plans with measurable objectives; as appropriate, makes referrals to other services or community agencies to meet client need.
• Provides specialized individual, family, and/or group counseling and therapy, education, outreach, and support to clients and families as necessary.
• As part of a multi-disciplinary team, provides evidence-based and fidelity models of care specific to program assignment.
• Provides consultation, education, information, and resource advocacy to agencies in the community which routinely come in contact with clients; maintains liaison with key community agencies that serve people with mental illness.
• Prepares and maintains required records, progress notes, and files; prepares reports as needed.
• Completes appropriate billing and encountering of time spent in delivery of client services.
• Assists with program planning activities, designing program services, and coordinating activities with assigned staff.
• Provides outreach and engagement to individuals not yet enrolled in needed behavioral health care.
• May include working rotating shifts and adjusted…