Crisis Clinician ; Underfill - Mobile Crisis Response Team

Overview

Marion County Health & Human Services Crisis Center is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated master’s-level therapist to join our Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT). MCRT operates as a forward-thinking collaboration between law enforcement and mental health professionals to provide timely, compassionate, and effective responses to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises in the community. The QMHP works with a law enforcement deputy to respond to in-progress crisis calls using an unmarked vehicle to ensure discretion;

this team will respond to dispatches from both 911 and non-emergency police services.

The QMHP plays a vital role by quickly building rapport with clients in crisis, conducting comprehensive assessments, de-escalating tense situations, stabilizing individuals in place when possible, and connecting them with appropriate community resources. This position offers an opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families during their most vulnerable moments. We provide on-the-job training, 24/7 support, and supervision for licensure to ensure our team members have the tools they need to succeed and grow.

Join us in this challenging yet deeply rewarding role and be part of a team committed to transforming crisis response in our community. 5% pay differential for riding with law enforcement. This position is funded for 2 years and continuation after that is dependent on funding.

• Provide mental health assessment and evaluation in the community in response to dispatcher calls. Deliver brief counseling and crisis intervention as needed to stabilize individuals in crisis. Collaborate with a law enforcement partner to assess service needs promptly and determine appropriate referrals. Facilitate referrals to resources including the Crisis Center, hospital emergency department, outpatient providers, local service agencies, community resources, stabilization services and support groups.
• Attend trainings with the local law enforcement partner to stay current on certifications and information pertinent to the position, including regular attendance at briefings.
• Attend weekly and monthly meetings with the mental health/law enforcement service array as needed. Willing and able to drive a motor vehicle to attend meetings and staff meetings across county agencies.
• When not responding to dispatch calls, engage with the community to build partnerships with other service agencies (examples:
  Union Gospel Mission, Simonka House, NWHS HOAP project, Senior Services, Adult and Family Services, Veteran’s programs, jail staff, etc.).
• Complete clinical record documentation in a timely fashion. Meet performance expectations for time and billing. Back up the Crisis Center as needed when the law enforcement partner is not responding to calls.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Supervision for Mental Health Therapist 2 and 1:
Works under supervision of a supervisor who assigns work, sets goals, and reviews results for overall effectiveness. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of these positions;
Crisis Clinician 2 may act as Clinical Supervisor designee when needed. May assist in supervision of practicum students and/or volunteers.

This position will be stationed in a vehicle with a sworn law enforcement officer and will respond to calls throughout Marion County.

• Provide mental health assessment and evaluation in the community in response to dispatcher calls. Deliver brief counseling and crisis intervention as needed to stabilize individuals in crisis. Collaborate with a law…