Crisis Clinician ; Underfill - Mobile Crisis Response Team

Crisis Clinician 2 (Underfill) - Mobile Crisis Response Team

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Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Marion County Health & Human Services Crisis Center seeks a dynamic, highly motivated master’s‑level therapist to join our innovative and dedicated 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 team consists of a law enforcement deputy and a qualified mental health professional (QMHP) working together to address in‑progress crisis calls, responding to dispatches from both 911 and non‑emergency police services in an unmarked vehicle for discretion.

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 thereafter depends on funding.

Typical work hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Mental Health Therapist 1: $29.54 – $39.58 hr

Mental Health Therapist 2: $35.83 – $48.00 hr

• 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 appropriate resources, including but not limited to the Crisis Center, Salem Hospital Emergency Department, outpatient mental health providers, local service agencies, community resources, stabilization services and support groups.
• Attend trainings with local law enforcement partner to stay current on certifications and information pertinent to the position. This includes regular attendance with your law enforcement partner 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 throughout county agencies.
• When not responding to dispatch calls, go into the community to connect and build community partnership with other service agencies, such as the 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 timely fashion. Meet performance expectations for time and billing standards. Back up the Crisis Center as needed or when law enforcement partner is not responding to calls.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.

In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 online or in‑person training.

• Possession of a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field, or possession of a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and licensed by the State of Oregon, or possession of a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and licensed…