On-Call Mobile Crisis Responder

Elevate CCBHC; Sigourney (IA); On-site; USD 26,562,000 - 38,555,000; Part time

Job summary

Elevate CCBHC is seeking Mobile Crisis Response Team members to be on-call for mental health crises in the community. You will respond in pairs or with law enforcement, complete required paperwork, and coordinate care with partners.

Shifts run 7:00am–7:00pm, about 20–29 hours per week. Candidates may have a mental health professional credential, a relevant bachelor’s degree, EMT or law enforcement experience, or nursing qualifications. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Crisis intervention with experience in suicide intervention and postvention.
• Must be available from 7am-7pm and able to work nights/weekends.
• Current valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of community resources and local services.
• Experience helping individuals with addiction, mental health challenges, and related issues.

Responsibilities

• Respond to mental health crises in the community, on-call, often with a partner or law enforcement.
• Complete related data entry and paperwork; notify Elevate after each call.
• Be accessible by phone and arrive within one hour of dispatch; coordinate with a partner.
• Develop working relationships with clinicians, law enforcement, school and hospital staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Suicide intervention

Postvention

Flexible schedule

Team collaboration

Education

Mental health professional (Iowa code 228.1)

Bachelor’s degree in human services

EMT (2+ years)

Law enforcement officer (2+ years)

Registered nurse (1+ year in behavioral health)

Crisis/mental health in-service training (30 hours)

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Elevate CCBHC is seeking Mobile Crisis Response Team members to be on-call for mental health crises in the community. You will respond in pairs or with law enforcement, complete required paperwork, and coordinate care with partners.

Shifts run 7:00am–7:00pm, about 20–29 hours per week. Candidates may have a mental health professional credential, a relevant bachelor’s degree, EMT or law enforcement experience, or nursing qualifications. A valid driver’s license is required.