Mobile Crisis Responder: Community Mental Health Support

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services Inc; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Educational support

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services Inc. seeks an Enhanced Mobile Crisis Responder to join our 24-hour Emergency Services team.

You will bring mental health crisis support directly into the community, conducting assessments, interventions, stabilization, referrals, and follow-up for individuals experiencing a crisis. This role requires crisis intervention experience, strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work with diverse clients in fast-changing environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in crisis intervention, mental health, or behavioral health services.
• Strong assessment, communication, problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Ability to respond effectively in complex and rapidly changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile mental health crisis assessment, intervention, stabilization, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Connect individuals with appropriate treatment, resources, and ongoing supports.
• Coordinate inpatient psychiatric care when clinically necessary.
• Promote safe, person-centered alternatives to hospitalization when appropriate.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Mental Health

Assessment Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services Inc. seeks an Enhanced Mobile Crisis Responder to join our 24-hour Emergency Services team.

You will bring mental health crisis support directly into the community, conducting assessments, interventions, stabilization, referrals, and follow-up for individuals experiencing a crisis. This role requires crisis intervention experience, strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work with diverse clients in fast-changing environments.