After-Hours Mobile Crisis Therapist — On-Call Support

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health; Lebanon (OH); Remote; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking compassionate After-Hours Crisis Therapists to respond to community-based mental health crises and de-escalate risk. You will assess, stabilize, and connect clients to ongoing supports from home or within the service area, providing timely crisis intervention and safety planning.

Qualifications include a BSW or MSW and an Ohio behavioral health license; candidates with LSW/LPC/MFT/LISW or LPCC are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or master's in a related behavioral health field.
• Active Ohio behavioral health license (LSW/LPC/MFT/LISW or LPCC preferred).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience in community-based behavioral health services and crisis evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to mobile crisis service requests during scheduled on-call shifts.
• Mobilize from home or another location and arrive at the client’s location within 60 minutes of dispatch.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and crisis evaluations.
• Determine appropriate levels of care and coordinate referrals when necessary.
• Develop individualized safety and stabilization plans.
• Connect clients and families to community resources and ongoing treatment services.
• Provide clinical consultation regarding crisis services, risk mitigation, triage, and service access.
• Collaborate with hospitals, law enforcement, schools, and community partners.
• Maintain compliance with MRSS and Crisis Services workflows and data requirements.
• Complete all documentation accurately and within required timelines using the EHR.
• Utilize scheduling software to manage shifts and communicate with fellow clinicians.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW)

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field

Active Ohio behavioral health license: LSW, LPC, MFT, LISW (preferred), LPCC (preferred)

Job description

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking compassionate After-Hours Crisis Therapists to respond to community-based mental health crises and de-escalate risk. You will assess, stabilize, and connect clients to ongoing supports from home or within the service area, providing timely crisis intervention and safety planning.

Qualifications include a BSW or MSW and an Ohio behavioral health license; candidates with LSW/LPC/MFT/LISW or LPCC are preferred.