Mobile Crisis Specialist II - On-Call Mental Health Support

Burrell Behavioral Health; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Top-notch training

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Mobile Crisis Specialist II in Independence, MO to provide on‑call crisis intervention for children, adults, and families. You will assess risk, develop safety plans, and connect individuals with crisis services while coordinating with law enforcement and community partners.

The role emphasizes clinical judgment, strong communication, and the ability to work calmly in rapidly changing situations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and practicum completed, or one year of behavioral health experience.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and CPI certifications required.
• Competent in crisis intervention, safety and legal issues; able to work with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile, on‑call crisis coverage and consult with team as needed.
• Respond to referrals and conduct timely crisis assessments by phone or in person.
• Assess suicidality and safety risks; develop safety plans and connect to resources.
• Facilitate access to hospitalization when appropriate in the least restrictive setting.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, EMS, and community partners to coordinate care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Safety planning

Communication skills

Decision-making

Clinical judgment

Time management

Computer proficiency

EMR systems

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field

Practicum completed

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Mobile Crisis Specialist II in Independence, MO to provide on‑call crisis intervention for children, adults, and families. You will assess risk, develop safety plans, and connect individuals with crisis services while coordinating with law enforcement and community partners.

The role emphasizes clinical judgment, strong communication, and the ability to work calmly in rapidly changing situations.