Night Mobile Crisis Clinician — Transform Mental Health Care

Thresholds-Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Medical insurance plans

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Public service loan forgiveness

Supervision for licensure

Job summary

Thresholds is seeking a Crisis Worker for the Mobile Crisis Response Team to respond to mental health crises in Chicago neighborhoods, conducting safety assessments and linking individuals to services. You will work with a Peer Engagement Specialist to provide appropriate, least restrictive interventions, including at-home or community visits when needed.

The role includes follow-ups, documentation, and ongoing professional development to enhance harm reduction and trauma-informed care skills,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years of supervised clinical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and 2 years supervised clinical experience.
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Respond to mental health crises via crisis hotline and assess safety.
• Connect caller to services or providers; accompany for face-to-face intervention if needed.
• Work as a pair with a Peer Engagement Specialist to assist the person in crisis.
• Provide least restrictive interventions and support hospitalization alternatives when appropriate.
• Conduct follow-ups and document services provided.
• Engage in professional development and community outreach during downtime.

Skills

Mental health advocacy

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Age 23+

Driver's license

Night shift schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Social Work/related

Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field + 2 years supervised clinical experience

Master’s degree in Psychology/Social Work/related

Job description

Thresholds is seeking a Crisis Worker for the Mobile Crisis Response Team to respond to mental health crises in Chicago neighborhoods, conducting safety assessments and linking individuals to services. You will work with a Peer Engagement Specialist to provide appropriate, least restrictive interventions, including at-home or community visits when needed.

The role includes follow-ups, documentation, and ongoing professional development to enhance harm reduction and trauma-informed care skills,