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Senior Crisis Assessment Clinician (LMHP / License-Eligible)
Mobile Crisis Response | Fully Remote (In-Person Onboarding Required)
Pay Differentials Available
Location: Virginia
Reports To: Assistant Clinical Director
About the Role
We are hiring experienced crisis clinicians to provide remote behavioral health crisis assessments and clinical oversight within our Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) program.
This is a senior-level role, not entry-level. Candidates must have prior assessment experience and the ability to submit redacted samples of clinical work.
Clinical work is fully remote after in-person onboarding, orientation, and initial training at our main office.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct remote crisis assessments via secured HIPPA compliant telehealth platforms
- Assess suicide/homicide risk, safety concerns, substance use, cognitive functioning, trauma history, and environmental factors
- Determine medical necessity and make diagnostic determinations within scope
- Complete all required clinical documentation.
- Provide clinical oversight and supervision to crisis staff connected to assigned assessments.
- Complete supervision logs, supervision notes, and chart reviews
- Participate in clinical staffing:
- Licensed clinicians: monthly
- License-eligible clinicians: twice monthly
Schedule & Pay Differentials
Additional compensation available for:
- Evenings: after 7:00 PM
- Overnights: after 12:00 AM
- Weekends: Saturday & Sunday
Priority and higher pay for nights, overnights, and weekends.
Requirements
- LMHP in Virginia (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCP) or license-eligible clinician with advanced crisis experience
- Minimum 3-5 years crisis, emergency, or acute behavioral health experience
- Independent assessment experience required
- Ability to provide redacted assessment samples
- Strong knowledge of DMAS, DBHDS, CARF and crisis regulations
- Reliable internet and HIPAA-compliant remote workspace
Why Join Us
- Fully remote clinical work (after onboarding)
- Competitive pay differentials
- High clinical autonomy and trust
- Clear protocols and audit-ready systems
- Collaborative, experienced crisis leadership team
Note: This position is intended for seasoned clinicians with demonstrated assessment experience. Entry-level applicants will not be considered.
Salary : $300 - $500