Mobile Crisis Clinician

Oakland Community Health Network • Pontiac, MI

85d

About The Position

The Mobile Crisis Clinician will work directly under the supervision of the Mobile Crisis Supervisor. The position will provide crisis services in the community, including the homes of individuals served. The Mobile Crisis Clinician will utilize evidenced-based crisis techniques to provide immediate and short-term post-stabilization services to individuals in need. This position will work 3, 12-hour shifts per week. This is a 24/7 facility with shifts available across all hours. Compensation is based on experience.

Requirements

• A Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling
• Must be licensed as an LLMSW, LMSW, LP, LLP, LLPC or LPC by the State of Michigan and maintain licensure
• Two years of professional crisis experience (hospital, crisis center, child welfare etc.)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
• Empathy and strong ethical standards
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills
• Knowledge of HIPPA, Microsoft 365, Recipient Right’s, Mental Health Code, Medicaid Manual, and Regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely, comprehensive mobile assessments to evaluate psychiatric, emotional, and environmental risk factors, including risk of self-harm or harm to others
• Provide immediate, trauma-informed, and solution-focused interventions to adults, children, and families experiencing crisis
• Create crisis stabilization and safety plans that are person-centered, collaborative, and aligned with diagnosis and clinical needs
• Assist individuals who are homeless or in unsafe environments by arranging or providing transportation to safe locations when necessary
• Facilitate warm hand-offs and coordinate follow-up care with inpatient psychiatric, residential, detoxification, and community-based services
• Collaborate with hospitals, mental health agencies, emergency departments, law enforcement, shelters, and other providers to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and maintain consistent communication with partnering agencies to support integrated care
• Accurately document all clinical assessments, safety planning, interventions, referrals, and outcomes according to program standards and MDHHS requirements
• Maintain compliance with Medicaid guidelines, confidentiality standards, and all relevant local, state, and federal regulations
• Promote recovery-oriented and strengths-based care in alignment with MDHHS's mission for community-based mental health services
• Resolve conflict and support engagement using motivational interviewing and other communication tools and techniques
• Follow organizational guidance regarding safety in the community
• Refer individuals to appropriate service providers for clinical psychosocial evaluations via in-office, telehealth, or community-based visits
• Engage and educate families about developing natural supports to increase individual and community success
• Perform related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees