Mobile Crisis Clinician — Flexible Hybrid, Family Impact

Delaware Guidance Services For Children; Lewes (DE); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentive pay

PTO 44 days/year

Retirement fund 6%

Professional development

Health, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Delaware Guidance Services is seeking a Crisis Support Clinician to join the MRSS team in Lewes, DE. You will provide rapid, trauma-informed behavioral health support to youth and families in homes, schools, and community settings.

Under supervision, you will de-escalate crises, develop safety plans, coordinate with system partners, and connect families to long-term services. A bachelor’s in a behavioral health field and 1–2 years of relevant experience are required, with evenings/weekends as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related behavioral health field.
• 1–2 years of experience with children, youth, and families in behavioral health, community, or crisis settings.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and family systems.
• Valid Delaware driver’s license and willingness to travel the county.
• Flexibility to respond to outside-hours needs including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Respond to behavioral health crises involving youth 2–17 in a team-delivery model.
• Provide de-escalation support and emotional regulation for youth and caregivers.
• Assist Lead Clinician with safety assessment and stabilization plans.
• Deliver short-term, strength-based crisis stabilization interventions.
• Coordinate with families to connect to long-term services and supports.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team-based collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field

Tools

Delaware MRSS guidelines

Job description

Delaware Guidance Services is seeking a Crisis Support Clinician to join the MRSS team in Lewes, DE. You will provide rapid, trauma-informed behavioral health support to youth and families in homes, schools, and community settings.

Under supervision, you will de-escalate crises, develop safety plans, coordinate with system partners, and connect families to long-term services. A bachelor’s in a behavioral health field and 1–2 years of relevant experience are required, with evenings/weekends as