Evening Crisis Therapist: Mobile Response & Support

Best Point; Ohio; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking compassionate, skilled, and responsive After-Hours Crisis Therapists. You will respond directly to community-based mental health crises, helping individuals navigate through assessment, de-escalation, safety planning, and connections to ongoing supports.

The role offers flexible, home-based work with local community impact. Responsibilities include rapid mobilization, risk assessments, care coordination, and collaboration with hospitals and law

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) or 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).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience in community-based behavioral health services.

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 agencies, 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 electronic health record (EHR)
• Utilize scheduling software to manage shifts and communicate with fellow clinicians
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development related to crisis intervention and evidence-based practices
• Contribute to program improvement efforts and team collaboration
• Adhere to all agency policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Risk assessment

Community collaboration

Education

BSW or MSW/MSW-related field

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is seeking compassionate, skilled, and responsive After-Hours Crisis Therapists. You will respond directly to community-based mental health crises, helping individuals navigate through assessment, de-escalation, safety planning, and connections to ongoing supports.

The role offers flexible, home-based work with local community impact. Responsibilities include rapid mobilization, risk assessments, care coordination, and collaboration with hospitals and law