Therapist -Mobile Crisis Response Team KY

River Valley Behavioral Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Behavioral Health is seeking a Mobile Crisis Team Clinician to provide immediate, community-based behavioral health crisis intervention. The role involves real-time response to crises in homes, schools, and community settings, conducting assessments, stabilizing situations, and coordinating care to reduce hospitalizations.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field, active licensure, and relevant crisis intervention experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active, unrestricted clinical licensure in the state of practice (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
• Experience in crisis intervention, emergency services, or community-based behavioral health preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Respond to behavioral health crises in the community as a member of the Mobile Crisis Team, providing timely, person-centered interventions.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and risk evaluations to determine clinical acuity and immediate needs.
• Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to stabilize individuals in acute distress.
• Develop, implement, and document crisis safety plans with individuals, families, and supports.
• Coordinate referrals and linkages to inpatient, outpatient, and community services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Decision making

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Licensed clinical licensure (LCSW/LPC/LMFT)

Job description

Job Summary:The Mobile Crisis Team Clinician provides immediate, community-based behavioral health crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute mental health or substance-related crises. This position responds in real time to crisis situations in homes, schools, healthcare facilities, and other community settings. The clinician conducts assessments, stabilizes crises, develops safety plans, and coordinates care to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and promote recovery-oriented outcomes.Essential Functions:Respond to behavioral health crises in the community as a member of the Mobile Crisis Team, providing timely, person-centered interventions in homes, schools, healthcare facilities, and other community settings.Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and risk evaluations, including suicide, homicide, self-harm, and safety risk assessments, to determine clinical acuity and immediate needs.Utilize evidence-based crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to stabilize individuals experiencing acute psychiatric or emotional distress.Provide brief, solution-focused therapeutic interventions aimed at crisis stabilization, emotional regulation, and restoration of functioning.Develop, implement, and document individualized crisis safety plans in collaboration with individuals, families, and support systems, ensuring plans are practical, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed.Determine appropriate levels of care and make clinical recommendations, including diversion from emergency departments or inpatient hospitalization when clinically appropriate.Coordinate referrals and linkages to inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services, ensuring continuity of care and follow-up planning.Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, case managers, peer support specialists, law enforcement, emergency medical services, hospitals, schools, and other community partners to support coordinated crisis response.Provide consultation, education, and support to families, caregivers, and community stakeholders regarding crisis response, safety planning, and available resources.Accurately and timely complete all required clinical documentation, assessments, and reports in accordance with RiverValley Behavioral Health policies, state regulations, and accreditation standards.Participate in on-call coverage, shift rotations, team meetings, clinical supervision, and trainings as required to maintain program effectiveness and clinical competency.Adhere to all ethical standards, professional guidelines, confidentiality requirements, and organizational policies.Perform other duties as assigned, as necessary to support program operations, service delivery, and organizational needs.Education and Experience:Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health fieldActive, unrestricted clinical licensure in the state of practice (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)Experience in crisis intervention, emergency services, or community-based behavioral health preferredValid driver’s license and ability to travel within the service areaMinimum of two years’ clinical experience preferred, however candidates with less experience who can meet the state requirements to provide clinical services within their field will be considered.Knowledge and Skills:Excellent clinical skills in assessment, intervention, and crisis planning.Good verbal and written communication skills.Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skillsAbility to work independently in the field and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team