Crisis Co-Responder Therapist - On-Scene Mental Health

True Team Medical; Murphy (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Wellness app access

HSA/FSA

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

401k or Roth IRA

Educational assistance

Job summary

Appalachian Community Services seeks a Crisis Co-Responder Therapist to collaborate with law enforcement, de-escalate crises, and conduct on-site clinical assessments in western North Carolina. This role focuses on immediate intervention and short-term follow-up to reduce ED visits and arrests.

The position requires a Master's in a behavioral health field and North Carolina licensure, with at least two years in behavioral health and crisis response.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field.
• Associate licensed in North Carolina (e.g., LCSW-A, LCMHC-A, LMFTA or equivalent).
• At least two years of experience in behavioral health.
• Experience with crisis response or partnerships with law enforcement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to behavioral health crisis calls in partnership with law enforcement and provide on-scene clinical support.
• Complete comprehensive crisis assessments to evaluate mental health, suicide risk, safety, and service needs.
• Develop and coordinate care plans linking individuals to behavioral health treatment, housing, and community resources.
• Document services provided and collaborate with community partners for ongoing care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

On-scene assessments

Care coordination

Law enforcement liaison

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health

Job description

Appalachian Community Services seeks a Crisis Co-Responder Therapist to collaborate with law enforcement, de-escalate crises, and conduct on-site clinical assessments in western North Carolina. This role focuses on immediate intervention and short-term follow-up to reduce ED visits and arrests.

The position requires a Master's in a behavioral health field and North Carolina licensure, with at least two years in behavioral health and crisis response.