MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE (MCR) CLINICIAN

Chandler Behavioral Health, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Behavioral Health, Inc. in Virginia seeks an experienced Mobile Crisis Response Clinician to join our team.

This dual-role position requires conducting MCR assessments and delivering direct crisis intervention and stabilization services to individuals in the community. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in crisis assessment, de-escalation, and collaborative work with families, hospitals, and community partners, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and accurate clinical

Qualifications

• Must meet Virginia DBHDS and DMAS requirements for MCR services.
• Experience in mobile crisis response, crisis assessments, intervention, and community-based behavioral health services.
• Strong assessment, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills; direct client care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health and crisis assessments.
• Provide direct Mobile Crisis Response services to clients in the community.
• Respond to individuals experiencing mental health and behavioral crises.
• Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, de-escalation, and therapeutic support.
• Develop clinical recommendations based on assessment findings.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with clients, families, treatment providers, hospitals, and community partners.
• Assist with referrals and linkage to resources.
• Maintain client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Follow CBH policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in supervision and team meetings.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Direct client care

HIPAA compliance

Community-based practice

Education

Virginia license (LCSW/LCPC/LMHP)

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Chandler Behavioral Health (CBH) is seeking an experienced, dependable, and compassionate Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) Clinician to join our team.

This is a dual-role clinical position. We are specifically looking for a clinician who is qualified and willing to conduct MCR assessments AND provide direct care services to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

Key Responsibilities

The MCR Clinician will:

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health and crisis assessments.
• Provide direct Mobile Crisis Response services to clients in the community.
• Respond to individuals experiencing mental health and behavioral health crises.
• Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, de-escalation, and therapeutic support.
• Develop appropriate clinical recommendations based on assessment findings.
• Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Coordinate with clients, families, treatment providers, hospitals, community partners, and other members of the crisis response team.
• Assist with referrals and linkage to appropriate behavioral health and community resources.
• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Follow all CBH policies, procedures, documentation standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in required supervision, training, and team meetings.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet all applicable Virginia DBHDS and DMAS requirements for the MCR services they will provide.

Experience in the following areas is strongly preferred:

• Mobile Crisis Response (MCR)
• Crisis assessments
• Crisis intervention and stabilization
• Community-based behavioral health services
• Mental health assessments
• De-escalation techniques
• Direct client care
• Electronic clinical documentation

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Is qualified to conduct MCR assessments.
• Is willing and able to provide direct care—not assessments only.
• Is comfortable responding to behavioral health crises in community-based settings.
• Has strong assessment, crisis intervention, and de-escalation skills.
• Can work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Is dependable, professional, and responsive.
• Understands the importance of timely and accurate clinical documentation.

IMPORTANT: DUAL-ROLE POSITION

This is NOT an assessment-only position.

Applicants must be willing and qualified to perform both MCR assessments and direct MCR services.

Chandler Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer.