Mobile Crisis Clinician — Immediate Mental Health Support

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; Chiefland (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

EAP and wellness resources

Diversity & inclusion

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Clinician to join the Mobile Response Team in Chiefland, FL.

This role delivers urgent mental health crisis intervention and support to individuals and families in crisis, helping them regain stability and access critical resources. You will collaborate with schools, law enforcement, and health professionals to assess risk, craft safety plans, and coordinate follow-up services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field.
• Two years of mental health counseling, crisis intervention, or related experience.
• Florida licensure in Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field preferred.
• Valid Florida Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Respond to behavioral health crises with mobile crisis intervention.
• Conduct mental health, substance use, and risk assessments.
• Develop safety plans and coordinate follow-up services.
• Provide crisis counseling and support to individuals and families.
• Facilitate warm handoffs to community resources and treatment providers.
• Collaborate with schools, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and other partners.
• Assist clients with accessing services and navigating behavioral healthcare.
• Provide telehealth and telecommunications support as needed.
• Participate in after-hours crisis response services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment records.
• Support outreach for crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Clinical judgment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in counseling/psychology/social work

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Clinician to join the Mobile Response Team in Chiefland, FL.

This role delivers urgent mental health crisis intervention and support to individuals and families in crisis, helping them regain stability and access critical resources. You will collaborate with schools, law enforcement, and health professionals to assess risk, craft safety plans, and coordinate follow-up services.