Mobile Crisis Coordinator / VA REACH

Easterseals PORT • Charlottesville, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Mobile Crisis Coordinator for its VA REACH Team, serving Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. The Community Regional Crisis Response Team provides immediate, community-based behavioral health crisis intervention for people experiencing mental health and substance use crises. Through rapid assessment, stabilization, and coordination with local resources, the team aims to help people remain safely in their communities when possible and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency department visits.

The Mobile Crisis Coordinator responds directly to people in crisis, conducts comprehensive assessments, develops treatment and safety plans, and provides short-term therapeutic interventions. The coordinator works with families, community providers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and connect people with resources. The position is community-based and requires travel throughout Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Staunton, and surrounding service areas. The schedule is full-time: three 12-hour shifts from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM and one 4-hour shift weekly. Rotating on-call participation may be required.

Annual pay is $60,000–$65,000 for license-eligible clinicians or $55,000–$58,000 for QMHPs. A $10,000 sign-on/retention bonus is offered to full-time license-eligible new hires, paid at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year of employment. Additional annual stipends may be available as grant funding permits.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a license-eligible counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related clinical field.
• License-eligible as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT in Virginia.
• Strong crisis intervention, adaptability, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR), Microsoft Office Suite, and related technology platforms.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, current auto insurance, and ability to travel throughout the service area.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of experience working with mental health populations preferred.
• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary treatment teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile crisis assessments, interventions, stabilization services, and short-term counseling in community settings.
• Partner with individuals, families, healthcare providers, first responders, and community stakeholders to support crisis resolution and recovery.
• Coordinate treatment recommendations, referrals, service plans, and follow-up care.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, interventions, and client outcomes in accordance with regulatory and agency requirements.
• Facilitate support meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, person-centered care.
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts and positive client outcomes through effective crisis response and care coordination.
• Participate in the program's rotating on-call schedule as assigned.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on/retention bonus for full-time license-eligible new hires, paid at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year of employment.
• Ongoing support, clinical development opportunities, and specialized Mobile Crisis training.
• 3½-day work week designed to support work-life balance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid in-house supervision toward LPC or LCSW licensure.
• Additional annual stipends may be available as grant funding permits.
• For benefits-eligible positions, a total rewards package may include generous paid time off and holidays; medical, dental, and vision coverage; FSA; life and disability insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan; Employee Assistance Program and legal services; professional development and training opportunities, including AHEC where applicable; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility where applicable.

What This Job Offers

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