Mobile Crisis Clinician 24/7 Behavioral Health

Transitions Mental Health Asso; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness discounts

Gift cards

Store discount

Employee events

Trauma-informed workplace

Pet friendly workplace

Job summary

Transitions – Mental Health Association is seeking a Crisis Specialist for mobile crisis services in San Luis Obispo County. You will perform trauma-informed crisis intervention, assessments, de-escalation, safety planning, and linkage to ongoing supports in community settings.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Crisis Dispatch, evaluating need for higher levels of care, and following Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include trauma-informed crisis intervention experience.
• Ability to perform crisis assessments and de-escalation.
• Experience with coordinating care and safety planning.
• Spanish bilingual skills preferred.
• Willingness to work 24/7 shifts and field responses.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, person-centered mobile crisis intervention.
• Conduct behavioral health crisis assessments and safety planning.
• De-escalate crises and coordinate higher levels of care when needed.
• Facilitate connections to behavioral health, housing, and community resources.
• Maintain timely documentation in electronic health records and reporting systems.
• Communicate effectively with Crisis Dispatch, hospitals, EMS, and first responders.
• Attend required trainings and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Cultural responsiveness

Harm reduction

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Mobile devices

Job description

Transitions – Mental Health Association is seeking a Crisis Specialist for mobile crisis services in San Luis Obispo County. You will perform trauma-informed crisis intervention, assessments, de-escalation, safety planning, and linkage to ongoing supports in community settings.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Crisis Dispatch, evaluating need for higher levels of care, and following Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis guidelines.