Mobile Crisis Therapist - Trauma-Informed Field Support

Jackson County; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spanish language support

Bilingual differential pay

Union representation (SEIU)

Job summary

Jackson County Mental Health is expanding its mobile crisis response team to provide rapid, trauma‑informed support to individuals in crisis. The role involves field and telehealth assessments, crisis stabilization, and coordination with Mercy Flights paramedics and community services.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral science field, a valid driver’s license, and experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, or related behavioral science field.
• Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of crisis assessment, de-escalation techniques, and trauma-informed, client-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Addresses and deescalates behavioral health crisis in the field, office, or via telehealth.
• Completes comprehensive mental health, crisis, and risk assessments and develops treatment plans.
• Provides individual, family, and/or group counseling and therapy.
• Performs care coordination and connects clients to community resources.
• Maintains required records and reports with accuracy.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Community engagement

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, art therapy, or related behavioral science field

Job description

Jackson County Mental Health is expanding its mobile crisis response team to provide rapid, trauma‑informed support to individuals in crisis. The role involves field and telehealth assessments, crisis stabilization, and coordination with Mercy Flights paramedics and community services.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral science field, a valid driver’s license, and experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation.