Licensed Mobile Crisis Specialist - BH Crisis Team - FT Evenings (3:00pm - 11:30pm) - FT

University Health

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides mental health crisis intervention services as a member of the Mobile Crisis Team within the University Health system. The specialist delivers timely, person-centered, intensive short-term services to individuals experiencing a crisis, as defined by the caller. Services are intended to stabilize individuals in the community, reduce the need for psychiatric hospitalization, prevent unnecessary involvement with the criminal justice system, and support alternative community-based diversion efforts.

Employees in this position must meet the requirements of the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy and continue to meet them as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work.
• One of the following Missouri licenses: LMSW, LCSW, or LPC.
• Knowledge of mental health terminology, diagnoses, and treatment approaches.
• Basic research skills and a solid understanding of mental health theory and practice.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Good judgment, adaptability, and leadership qualities.
• Crisis intervention training.
• Knowledge of the local system of care, including community providers, 988, inpatient psychiatric resources, civil commitment procedures, and guardianship laws.
• Meet and continue to meet the requirements specified in the Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting behavioral health assessments and crisis intervention is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health crisis intervention services as part of the Mobile Crisis Team.
• Deliver timely, person-centered, intensive short-term services to individuals in crisis.
• Help stabilize individuals in the community, reduce the need for psychiatric hospitalization, prevent unnecessary criminal justice involvement, and support community-based diversion efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level