Mobile Crisis Clinician - QMHP (On-Call)

Centerstone; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program - 24/7

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks & Benefits

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Mobile Crisis Specialist - QMHP in Independence, MO for Saturdays and Sundays (8am–8pm). The role provides crisis assessments, risk evaluation, safety planning, and connections to community resources with mobile/on-call coverage.

You will collaborate with law enforcement, EMS, and internal programs, maintaining documentation and supporting a calm, decisive approach in rapidly changing situations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health or related field and completion of a practicum, OR one year of experience in a behavioral health field.
• CPR/First Aid and CPI certification required.
• Prior to being removed from probationary status, must demonstrate competency in crisis intervention, safety and legal issues, and working effectively with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate telephone and face-to-face crisis assessments for children and adults experiencing mental health crises.
• Assess risk, identify immediate needs, develop safety plans, and connect individuals and families with appropriate crisis and community resources.
• Coordinate access to crisis services, hospitalization when appropriate, and other resources designed to support individuals in the least restrictive environment.
• Collaborate with Crisis Services team members and provide consultation and support to members of the mobile crisis team as requested.
• Partner effectively with law enforcement and emergency medical personnel to support the safety and needs of individuals and families during crisis situations.
• Build strong working relationships with internal programs and external community partners to improve access, referrals, and continuity of care.
• Apply knowledge of mental health signs and symptoms, crisis intervention, custody and guardianship considerations, and involuntary commitment processes when assisting individuals and families.
• Maintain required on-call and mobile coverage according to the assigned work schedule.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation to support compliance and required reporting.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, conference calls, webinars, trainings, and individual and group supervision.
• Follow applicable agency, emergency, and corporate compliance procedures while providing high-quality crisis services.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Decision making

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field

1 year experience in behavioral health

Tools

CPR/First Aid

CPI certification

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Mobile Crisis Specialist - QMHP in Independence, MO for Saturdays and Sundays (8am–8pm). The role provides crisis assessments, risk evaluation, safety planning, and connections to community resources with mobile/on-call coverage.

You will collaborate with law enforcement, EMS, and internal programs, maintaining documentation and supporting a calm, decisive approach in rapidly changing situations.