Crisis Hotline: 1-800-841-1255    |    Appointments or Services: 1-844-309-6385

(1571) Crisis Clinician – Mobile Crisis Outreach Team

Job Description

Program Overview:

MCOT services are community-based and available 24 hours per day, every day of the year. The Crisis Clinician utilizes the most effective, least restrictive approaches and evidenced-based interventions until the crisis is resolved or the individual is transitioned into a more clinically appropriate environment.

Our Vision is Healthy and Fulfilled Lives, and MCOT provides expedited access to care in critical situations, as an essential mobile provider of crisis services for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The MCOT case manager dispatches to the location of the individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis, including schools, emergency rooms, homes, and BTCS clinics, to provide crisis intervention, screening, referral, relapse prevention, and follow-up services.

Our Mission is to continuously improve the health and independence of the person we serve, and in addition to ready access to care in the time of crisis, MCOT also provides follow-up services which may include case management, individual and group skills training, Person-Centered Recovery Planning, supported housing/employment, discharge planning and linkage to ongoing services.

Critical Impact:

Within the crisis continuum, the MCOT Crisis Clinician responds when called upon to support emergent and urgent crisis needs. Leveraging skills in de-escalation and safety planning, MCOT works collaboratively with the individual in crisis to assess the need and develop a plan for next steps. As a crisis response team, MCOT collaborates with law enforcement, the medical community, schools, families, and social service agencies, demonstrating strong knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of working with individuals experiencing a mental health, substance use, and/or developmental crisis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • – Provides empathetic active listening and de-escalation
  • – Engages in person-centered safety planning, utilizing critical thinking and solution-focused problem solving
  • – Ensures crisis follow-up and relapse prevention occurs, providing support once the crisis has resolved
  • – Communicates effectively with people and families from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
  • – Facilities and coordinates placement
  • – Partners with families, first responders, schools, hospitals, and community agencies
  • – Demonstrates skills and expertise using integrated computer database programs to access files and document services as well as the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
  • – ability to work independently, collaboratively within a Team and assumes a flexible work schedule.
  • – Assumes rotating on-call responsibilities, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays. A daily stipend is offered for each day of on-call
  • – Cross-trains to support crisis programs, including Diversion Center, Adult Crisis Respite, Youth Therapeutic Respite, and 911 Dispatch

Location: San Gabriel Crisis Center; Williamson and Burnet Counties

Salary: $24.23 – $34.98/hr

Applicable Differentials:

  • $1.00/hour – Williamson Co. Crisis
  • Up to $2.00/hour – previous experience in a similar role with a community center in Texas
  • Up to $3.50/hour – previous crisis experience
  • $1.00/hour – Masters in Human Services
  • $1.00/hour – Advanced Licensure (LPC/LCSW/LMFT)
  • $1.00/hour – Ph.D
  • $0.75/hour – Bilingual
  • $0.50/hour – LCDC Licensure

 

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.

Click on https://bbtrails.org/work-with-us/ for additional details on other rewards and compensation, including our excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals!

CityGeorgetown; Williamson and Burnet Counties
CountyBurnet County, Williamson County
CredentialsMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field. (*If the degree is not in a human services field, a minimum of 24 college credits in a human services field are required.)
Familiarity with crisis and risk assessment tools and protocols to evaluate urgency and severity.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and practices.
Familiarity with evidence-based practices in crisis intervention and mental health treatment.
Understanding mental health conditions, symptoms, and crisis indicators. This includes knowledge of various mental health disorders, their causes, effects, and treatment options.
Understanding the complexities of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders is important for providing integrated and comprehensive care to individuals in crisis.
Knowledge of effective crisis intervention techniques and strategies, such as de-escalation tactics, suicide prevention methods, and trauma-informed care.
Must enjoy working as a team member within a fast-paced, recovery-focused environment.
A minimum of two years of case management experience is required.
Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and maintain approved driver’s status throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree; pursuing clinical licensure in counseling, social work or a related field.
Licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
Bilingual in ASL or Spanish preferred; experience in providing concurrent documentation preferred.
Salary Amount$50,398 - 72,758/year
Closing DateOpen until filled
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For Appointments or Information:
844-309-6385

24-Hour Crisis Hotline:
800-841-1255

Administration:
1009 North Georgetown Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664

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