Mobile Crisis Clinician partners with Crisis Support Specialists to respond in-person to crisis calls in Oakland County that cannot be resolved through the Crisis Hub via phone. This position will utilize best practices in crisis intervention in behavioral health (mental health and substance use) prevention and postvention crisis services, education, crisis stabilization services, short-term treatment (i.e. strength-based crisis therapy, cognitive-behavioral interventions, mindfulness approaches, anger management, and coping skills), and follow up services until connected to an ongoing services provider. To learn more about this position, please review the job description: Mobile Crisis Clinician - Job Description (https://cghelps.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/HRJobDescriptions/Eah_1Be0OP9GvUzV0UYd9-YB6K4M_l5nwtadjUZ1901NPg?e=EH0Qcy)
Full-Time, 36 hours per week: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, 8a - 8p.
Various days depending on agency needs, shifts include 8a - 8p or 8p - 8a.
Compensation
Limited Master-Level License: $31.00 - $34.00 per hour, plus applicable shift differential.
Full Master-Level License: $34.00 - $39.00 per hour, plus applicable shift differential.
Key Responsibilities
Drive agency vehicle (or own personal vehicle) to community locations to respond to crisis calls
Respond swiftly to crisis calls by utilizing GPS to navigate the community, aligning with program response times
Conduct curbside safety assessments to identify potential risks and safety concerns for individuals or families in crisis, including risks of self-harm or harm to others
Use Crisis Theory to provide short-term interventions to people in order to facilitate immediate stabilization of emotions and behavior
Provide active crisis intervention that is welcoming, trauma-informed, brief, and solution-focused to adults/children presenting in distress
Complete mobile assessments of crisis situations and person/family's needs
Qualifications
Education
Master's degree in the Human Service field
Licensure
Active, unrestricted Michigan clinical license (e.g., LLMSW, LCSW/LMSW, LLPC, LPC, MLP) required.
Experience
Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with mental health, substance use and/or developmental disabilities, including children, adolescents, and families
Experience working in crisis intervention or emergency mental health services
Experience with broad range of age groups and disabilities, including children
Experience with persons with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder
Mobile crisis response, strongly preferred
Certifications
Valid Michigan driver's license, clean driving record regarding eligibility for insurability under Common Ground's insurance policy
Meets criteria as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) defined by the State of Michigan
Meets criteria as a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) defined by the state of Michigan
Meets criteria as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) defined by the state of Michigan
What Makes Us Different?
Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment
Be part of a purpose-driven team serving individuals in crisis 24/7
Work in an organization that values healing, recovery, and human connection
Help shape and grow a vital program meeting urgent community
Team orientated environment
An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all
For your hard work
Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, etc.)
Free Premium subscription to the CALM app - because your wellness matters too
Competitive pay
Generous Paid Time Off to recharge and refocus
Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
Find out more at https://commongroundhelps.org
