Mobile Crisis Response Therapist - Immediate Community Impact

The Staff Pad; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Disability coverage (short/long-term)

HSA & FSA options

Generous PTO

Job summary

The Staff Pad partners with a Helena, MT healthcare system to hire Mobile Crisis Response Therapists for a community-based behavioral health program. The role is full-time, 0.9 FTE, day shift, and focuses on in-person crisis response across homes, schools, and public spaces.

You will work in a team-based model with an allied responder, delivering trauma-informed care, crisis stabilization, and connection to ongoing services. Training and supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling is required.
• Active SWLC or PCLC licensure (or eligibility) required.
• 1–3 years of clinical experience; crisis experience preferred for licensure candidates.
• 2+ years for fully licensed candidates.

Responsibilities

• Respond to behavioral health crises in the community using a provided vehicle.
• Conduct mental health and risk assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and brief therapeutic support.
• Develop safety plans and determine appropriate levels of care.
• Coordinate follow-up care and connect individuals to ongoing services.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, EMS, and community partners when needed.
• Complete timely documentation and support billing workflows.
• Provide follow-up outreach up to 14 days post-crisis.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Active SWLC or PCLC licensure (or eligibility)

Tools

Driver’s license

BSL certification

Job description

The Staff Pad partners with a Helena, MT healthcare system to hire Mobile Crisis Response Therapists for a community-based behavioral health program. The role is full-time, 0.9 FTE, day shift, and focuses on in-person crisis response across homes, schools, and public spaces.

You will work in a team-based model with an allied responder, delivering trauma-informed care, crisis stabilization, and connection to ongoing services. Training and supervision are provided.