Mobile Crisis Counselor & Therapist

NorthKey Community Care • Covington, KY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a Mobile Crisis Counselor & Therapist to provide behavioral health services to clients experiencing a mental health crisis. The position is based at 502 Farrell Drive, Covington, Kentucky, and requires travel throughout Northern Kentucky to respond to community-based calls. Employees use personal vehicles for crisis response, with mileage reimbursement provided. The role requires Kentucky licensure in a clinical field; independent licensure is preferred.

The position is scheduled for second shift, with listed schedules of 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and an option to work four 10-hour shifts with flexible start times. Compensation is $75,000 annually for independently licensed candidates and $60,000 annually for non-independent licensure, with potential eligibility for a contingency bonus of up to 12%.

NorthKey Community Care has provided mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services in Northern Kentucky since 1966. The organization describes its approach as providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place, and its mission is to transform lives and communities through excellence in these services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or above in a clinical field of study related to behavioral health.
• Must hold Kentucky licensure in a clinical field, such as LPCC or LCSW.
• Experience in crisis work is required.

Nice To Haves

• Independent licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete diagnostic evaluations promptly during mental health crisis responses and recommend an appropriate level of care based on current behavioral health symptoms.
• Develop and perform psychosocial interventions during evaluations using evidence-based practices.
• Develop treatment plans related to clients’ diagnoses and symptoms using appropriate theories and evidence-based practices.
• Work with clients to interpret and address their needs effectively.
• Involve family systems in treatment planning to help meet clients’ clinical needs.
• Maintain multidisciplinary working relationships with clinicians and other community professionals, including making referrals, sharing clinical information within HIPAA guidelines, and providing appropriate multidisciplinary interventions and collaboration.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation, including clinic progress notes, assessments, reports, schedules, and other required materials, and meet organizational documentation requirements.
• Participate in staff development opportunities to support professional growth and maintain licensure, certification, or identified program performance skills.
• Participate in planned supervision and case consultation conferences as necessary.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule opportunities, including four 10-hour shifts and flexible start times.
• Potential for a contingency bonus of up to 12%.
• Paid time off, up to 16 days in the first year.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, vision, and dental plan options with individual and family coverage.
• Health Savings Account employer match of up to $1,000, depending on plan.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Professional development.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Free clinical supervision.
• Company-paid license reimbursement.
• Professional liability coverage for clinical staff.
• Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicles for crisis response.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time