Mobile Crisis Therapist

At Integrea Community Mental Health System, you’re not just joining a workplace—you’re joining a mission‑driven team that cares deeply about its consumers, its community, and each other. We invest in our employees with comprehensive benefits—including Blue Cross/Blue Shield health and dental, vision and supplemental insurance options, and the security of participating in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA).

We are hiring three Mobile Crisis Therapists. This position will be based in Lee County. Two Mobile Crisist Therapists will serve Tallapoosa County and Chambers County and the other will serve Lee County. Tallapoosa and Chambers counties will be primarily first shift with the Lee County position being a second shift position from 1pm-9pm.

Position Summary:

The Mobile Crisis Therapist provides immediate, on-site mental health assessments and interventions for individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies. The Mobile Crisis Therapist works closely with a Mobile Crisis Specialist and other team members to stabilize crises, develop safety plans, and connect individuals to appropriate services. In addition to direct crisis response, this position also focuses on building and maintaining collaborative relationships with local law enforcement agencies and community partners to support effective referral pathways and crisis intervention strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to behavioral health crises in the community, including homes, schools, medical settings, and public spaces.

• Conduct clinical assessments, including risk evaluations for suicidality, homicidality, and grave disability.

• Develop and implement crisis intervention and safety plans with individuals and families.

• Provide clinical consultation and support to the Mobile Crisis Specialist during crisis responses.

• Facilitate linkage and warm handoffs to outpatient services, inpatient care, or community resources as appropriate.

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with agency policies and state regulations.

• Develop and foster working relationships with local law enforcement agencies, EMS, hospitals, and community organizations to support effective crisis response and referral networks.

• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and provide training or consultation to community partners when needed.

• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and professional development activities.

• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.

• Licensure or license-eligibility in the state of practice (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT).

• Experience providing crisis intervention and clinical assessment in community or emergency settings preferred.

• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, and behavioral health systems.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in high-stress situations.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts.

Work Environment & Schedule:

• This is an exempt, full-time position.

• This position is community-based and includes travel to locations throughout the service area in response to behavioral health emergencies.

• Standard hours are Monday through Friday, allowing for flexible scheduling to include nights, weekends and on-call shifts.

• This position requires in-person work and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Transportation:

• Provide transportation for consumers as needed using agency or personal vehicles.

• Maintain a safe driving record and valid driver’s license with personal liability insurance.

• Follow all agency transportation policies, including seatbelt usage, safe cellphone practices, and vehicle documentation.

• Immediately report any vehicle issues, accidents, or violations to appropriate personnel.

In-Service Training & Continued Education Requirements:

• Participate in all required agency in-service and ADMH trainings

• Commitment to ongoing professional development to enhance skills and stay informed on best practices in behavioral health.

• Completion of onboarding and any continuing education requirements as directed by the agency or supervisor.

• Ongoing professional development to maintain best practices and compliance with evolving standards of care.

Salary Range: $48,000-$55,000