Youth Mental Health Crisis Responder MCOT - QMHP

Job Number: 26-12627

Job Summary: The Youth Crisis Outreach Team (YCOT) Clinician provides immediate, community-based behavioral health crisis intervention for youth ages 3-17 and their families, with the goal of stabilizing crises in the least restrictive environment and preventing escalation to emergency rooms, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, law enforcement involvement, or out-of-home placement.

Embedded within the Local Mental Health Authority/Local Behavioral Health Authority (LMHA/LBHA) crisis continuum, this position works collaboratively with Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) services and other crisis programs to ensure coordinated, 24/7 system-wide support. The YCOT Clinician delivers developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, in-person crisis response in home, school, and community settings during designated service hours.

The role includes comprehensive crisis assessment, risk evaluation, de-escalation, safety planning, and level-of-care determination. The YCOT Clinician provides short-term, intensive follow-up services for 30-90 days post-crisis to promote stabilization, relapse prevention, and sustained engagement in community-based treatment.

This position supports key system goals to reduce inpatient admissions, divert youth from emergency departments, decrease law enforcement utilization, minimize parental relinquishment and child welfare involvement, and strengthen family stability through coordinated access to behavioral health and community resources.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.

License:

Required:

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Experience:

Preferred: 

• Bilingual in Spanish.

Hours: Full-Time.

Workdays: Monday - Friday and some weekends.

Workhours: 8:00AM - 6:00PM, 10:00PM - 8:00PM, 12:00PM - 10:00PM

Salary: $24.18 - $25.39 an hour based on education, plus and addition 10% crisis stipend.

Position may be eligible for an additional shift differential pay.

• Second Shift: $3.25/hour.
• Third Shift: $7.25/hour.
• Weekend Shift: $8.00/hour.

Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us, and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's Gym membership discount
• Mileage reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.

LPHA Keywords: Mental Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor

QMHP Keywords: Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker

LCDC Keywords: Counselor, LCDC Counselor, LCDC Intern, Counselor Intern, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Direct Care Staff, Caseworker