MOBILE CRISIS CLINICIAN - PRN/ON CALL

Southside Behavioral Health provides individualized culturally competent care in our communities, by supporting wellness and quality of life in a recovery-oriented environment and professional manner. Covering the counties of Halifax, Mecklenburg and Brunswick, VA. our behavioral health services are supported by community involvement and professional values.

The On-Call Mobile Crisis Services Therapist plays a vital role in responding to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. This position provides immediate, trauma-informed mental health assessment, intervention, and stabilization services across a variety of settings including homes, community spaces, hospital emergency departments, and over the phone. The therapist works as part of a mobile crisis team to ensure timely, compassionate, and clinically appropriate responses to psychiatric emergencies. Shift: Variable, including evenings, weekends, holidays.

The flat rate is $150.00 per shift. If a call is received or a pre-screen is conducted:

• 1 to 90 minutes: $150.00

• 91 to 180 minutes: $200.00

• Over 180 minutes: $250.00

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to crisis calls during assigned on-call shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Conduct risk assessments and determine the level of care needed (e.g., outpatient support, hospitalization).
• Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, and short-term support for individuals experiencing psychiatric, emotional, or behavioral crises.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, hospitals, schools, and community agencies to ensure coordinated care.
• Make referrals to mental health and substance use treatment services and assist with linkage as needed.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in compliance with agency, state, and funding requirements.
• Participate in clinical supervision and training as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Licensure in [LCSW, LPC, LMFT].
• Prior experience in crisis intervention, emergency psychiatric services, or behavioral health referred.
• Experience working with diverse populations and high-risk individuals (e.g., severe mental illness, co-occurring disorders, youth in crisis).
• Must meet all criminal background and drug screening requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record, required.

As an equal opportunity employer, women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150.00 - $250.00 per day

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Required)
• LPC (Required)
• LMFT (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in South Hill, VA 23970

Salary : $150 - $250