Mobile Response Clinician

Child Guidance Center; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary

Bonus potential

Bilingual pay

PTO

401(k) plan

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Child Guidance Center is seeking a licensed clinician to join our Mobile Response team in Jacksonville, FL. You will respond to real-time crises, assess and de-escalate, and coordinate follow-up care while collaborating with families, schools, law enforcement, and community partners.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and an active FL LCSW/LMHC/LMFT license, with at least two years of pediatrics-focused experience and Baker Act familiarity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy required.
• Current FL LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT license required.
• 2+ years of experience providing therapeutic services to children/adolescents.
• Experience with Florida Baker Act criteria and procedures.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Respond in-person to crisis calls within 60 minutes to assess, evaluate, and stabilize clients in real time.
• Distinguish between a mental health crisis and a behavioral emergency based on risk of harm to the client or others.
• Provide immediate de-escalation, therapeutic insight, and continued stabilization while preserving client dignity.
• Initiate an involuntary examination (Baker Act) for clients who meet criteria, and support unlicensed responders when a supervisor isn't available.
• Provide after-hours and weekend crisis response, by phone or in person.
• Develop a comprehensive client action plan, involving clients and families in treatment planning and decision-making.
• Serve as liaison between clients, families, schools, law enforcement, Foster Care, and Children's Crisis Stabilization Units.
• Ensure appropriate follow-up care through case management, the Immediate Access Clinic, or direct contact with guardians.
• Train community stakeholders on crisis prevention, de-escalation, and Baker Act criteria and procedures.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical judgment

Baker Act knowledge

EHR proficiency

Licensed clinician

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy

Job description

Ready to Change Lives—and Your Career?

If you're a licensed clinician who wants to work in the field, respond to real-time mental health crises, and do work that truly matters, CGC is the place.

We offer team support, clinical excellence, and the ability to make a lasting impact—all while helping shape the future of crisis care in Florida.

For over 70 years, CGC has been a leader in children's mental health care across Northeast Florida—serving over 5,000 youth and 15,000 family members annually. We pioneered the first mobile crisis team in Jacksonville and continue to lead with trauma-informed, whole-family, whole-health care that changes lives.

What You'll Do As a Mobile Response Clinician

Step into the community as a front-line, licensed responder—leading crisis intervention for children and adults at their most critical moments:

• Respond in-person to crisis calls within 60 minutes to assess, evaluate, and stabilize clients in real time.
• Distinguish between a mental health crisis and a behavioral emergency based on risk of harm to the client or others.
• Provide immediate de-escalation, therapeutic insight, and continued stabilization while preserving client dignity.
• Initiate an involuntary examination (Baker Act) for clients who meet criteria, and support unlicensed responders when a supervisor isn't available.
• Provide after-hours and weekend crisis response, by phone or in person.
• Develop a comprehensive client action plan, involving clients and families in treatment planning and decision-making.
• Serve as liaison between clients, families, schools, law enforcement, Foster Care, and Children's Crisis Stabilization Units.
• Ensure appropriate follow-up care through case management, the Immediate Access Clinic, or direct contact with guardians.
• Train community stakeholders on crisis prevention, de-escalation, and Baker Act criteria and procedures.

What You Bring To The Team

• A Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy
• A current FL LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT license
• 2+ years of experience providing therapeutic services to children and adolescents, including treatment planning based on DSM/ICD diagnoses
• Experience with Florida Baker Act criteria and procedures
• A valid FL driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation with liability insurance
• Level 2 clearance from DCF Clearinghouse - https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• Ability to think fast, stay calm, and exercise sound clinical judgment in high-intensity moments
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Proficiency with EHR systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Perks & Benefits You\'ll Love

• $55,000–$58,000 starting salary
• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance
• Bilingual pay incentive
• Generous PTO package
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• Flexible Spending Plans (medical & dependent care)
• Licensure supervision & professional development stipend
• Licensure reimbursement
• Ongoing mentorship + training with expert clinicians
• Career growth in an agency with deep community trust
• CGC is a Drug Free Workplace *** ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description, care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.