What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist II - Mobile Crisis Team position at Central Alabama Wellness?
This position involves providing team-driven, on-site, crisis intervention and support services to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. This individual is responsible for coordinating crisis intervention services with the MCT Case Manager. The primary mission of the intervention is to de-escalate crisis situations, prevent unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations, limit unnecessary involvement with law enforcement and provide access to local resources and supports.
The schedule follows a two-week rotation with alternating workdays and weekends:
- Week 1: Work Monday-Tuesday, off Wednesday-Thursday, work Friday-Sunday
- Week 2: Off Monday-Tuesday, work Wednesday-Thursday, off Friday-Sunday
Therapists rotate opposite schedules to ensure continuous coverage.
Requirements:
- Ability to work overnight shifts (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
- Ability to work a rotating schedule, including alternating weekends
- Flexibility to adjust to the two-week rotating schedule
Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or counseling Clinical Licensure preferred.
Three years experience (if clinically licensed) or 5 years of experience (unlicensed) working in a clinical mental health treatment setting
Valid Alabama driver’s license car insurance equal to or in excess of the State of Alabama standards for automobile insurance coverage.
Primary Job Functions:
Responsible for responding to on-site mental health related crisis situations with MCT Case Manager
Responsible for providing crisis intervention, de-escalation, and support services to individuals who are eligible for services
Responsible for assessing mental health needs of the individual, and identifying necessary resources and supports
Responsible for linking individuals to resources and supports within the agency and/or the community within 24 hours
Provide accurate documentation of services provided on a daily basis in an EMR system, including clinical assessments, referrals, data collection, case review and follow up tracking
Responsible for providing case updates to the MCT Liaison during weekly staff meetings
Perform outreach in partnership with local emergency departments, local police jurisdictions, and community agencies
Responsible for internal communication and collaboration with the MCT staff
Provide transportation when appropriate
Maintains data as required by the agency, DMH and Alabama Medicaid
Performs other administrative duties as required
Pay: $29.00 - $33.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 46.0 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- clinical mental health: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29 - $34