Mobile Crisis Mental Health Specialist

Healthcare in Action; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Wellness program

PTO and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Healthcare in Action is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to join the Garden Grove MCRT, delivering mobile crisis and behavioral health services alongside an EMT. The role emphasizes crisis assessment, de-escalation, and timely documentation in the field, with supervision toward licensure.

The position operates 8am–5pm, Wednesday through Sunday, and includes remote/field work, HIPAA compliance, and coordination with GGPD and local services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related behavioral health field.
• Active registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as ACSW/AMFT/APCC.
• Registration maintained in good standing while accruing supervised hours toward licensure.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• 1+ year in mental health or clinical environment; crisis/field-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis assessment, triage, and behavioral health evaluation in the field after GGPD clearance.
• Lead de-escalation and provide crisis counseling for crises, housed or unhoused.
• Perform suicide and violence risk assessment and safety planning.
• Connect individuals to services and safely transfer care to receiving providers.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation and support program reporting.

Skills

Crisis assessment

De-escalation

Field documentation

HIPAA compliance

Two-person team

Crisis counseling

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Healthcare in Action is seeking a Mental Health Specialist to join the Garden Grove MCRT, delivering mobile crisis and behavioral health services alongside an EMT. The role emphasizes crisis assessment, de-escalation, and timely documentation in the field, with supervision toward licensure.

The position operates 8am–5pm, Wednesday through Sunday, and includes remote/field work, HIPAA compliance, and coordination with GGPD and local services.