Mobile Crisis Clinician

Working collaboratively with the EMT as a team, the Clinician will respond to the call, evaluate and determine the disposition of the person in need and facilitate that process. The Clinician will utilize a variety of resources in consultation up to and including law enforcement, psychiatric prescribers, and hospital staff, to effectively provide rapid quality mental health care.

The Clinician is required to maintain to evidence-based practices, other crisis management interventions, and the use of screening tools to help inform the decision-making process. Must have a strong knowledge and be able to provide practical application of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (for depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use disorder, insomnia, and suicide prevention), trauma-informed care, Solution Focused Therapy, mindfulness/mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques, culturally specific mental health needs, and provide linkage to local community resources.

Current shifts open:

Sunday - Wednesday

8:00 pm - 8:00 am

Wednesday - Saturday

8:00 pm - 8:00 am

Qualifications:

• Is experienced in rapid screening and assessment, DSM5 Diagnosis and works effectively and efficiently in stressful situations.
• ASW, AMFT, APCC
• 2 years of experience providing behavioral health services in a public health, community mental health, crisis services, or other setting serving people who are unhoused.