Mobile Crisis Clinician - Field Behavioral Health

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center in Indianapolis is seeking a Mobile Crisis Clinician to join the Mobile Crisis Assistance Team (MCAT). You will collaborate with IMPD to perform real-time crisis interventions and connect individuals with needed behavioral health services.

The role emphasizes clinical expertise, outreach, and rapid linkage to care in the community, working days on a full-time basis. Strong Indiana licensure and crisis experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Indiana licensure required (LCSW/LMFT/LMHC).
• Master's degree in Human Services field required.
• 3–5 years in behavioral health with severe mental illness/crisis experience preferred.
• Experience serving under-served populations.
• CPR and CPI certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with IMPD to meet program goals and SEMHC directives.
• Provide on-site clinical assessments of behavioral health and addiction during runs.
• Follow up with referred individuals to remove barriers and link to services.
• Offer brief, targeted crisis interventions to promote resilience and independence.
• Provide consultation at 911 dispatch as needed for crisis situations.
• Build relationships with community services and neighborhood resources.
• Attend Crime Watch meetings to share information on behavioral health services.
• Deliver behavioral health training to schools or community settings.
• Support IMPD and Public Safety personnel with consultations and resources.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Human Services

Tools

CPR

CPI

Job description

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center in Indianapolis is seeking a Mobile Crisis Clinician to join the Mobile Crisis Assistance Team (MCAT). You will collaborate with IMPD to perform real-time crisis interventions and connect individuals with needed behavioral health services.

The role emphasizes clinical expertise, outreach, and rapid linkage to care in the community, working days on a full-time basis. Strong Indiana licensure and crisis experience are essential.