Mobile Crisis Counselor LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW

Behavioral Health Link • Athens, GA

3d • $28 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Immediate openings for Full and Part time shifts in Clarke County and surrounding areas.

Please make sure to submit a current resume, cover letter (optional) and three (3) professional references, which is required.

Available Shifts:
Monday-Friday 12pm to 8pm (FT 40hrs)
Wednesday-Saturday 3pm to 1am (FT 40hrs)
Friday 10pm to 6am (PT 10hrs)
Pay Rate:
Provisionally Licensed (LMSW, LAPC, LAMFT: $28.00 an hour for the first year, $29.00 an hour after one year of service)
Independently Licensed (LPC, LMFT, LCSW: $30.00 an hour for the first year, $31.00 an hour after one year of service)

Candidates must meet job and residency requirements for this role. Valid driver’s license, & reliable transportation

Position Overview
Serve as first responder, providing community-based, face-to-face clinical assessment, rapid response to children and adults with behavioral health conditions, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in an active state of crisis. This service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Mobile Crisis care is provided in community settings including, but not limited to homes, residential settings, other treatment/support settings, schools, hospital emergency departments, jails, and social service settings. The ability to respond quickly, professionally, and compassionately is required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school with a valid license in the state of Georgia as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC (preferred), or an associate level license (LAPC, LAMFT, and LMSW).
• Valid CPR certification is required. You may obtain certification through organizations such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or the Health and Safety Institute.
• Minimum one to two years’ clinical behavioral health experience.
• Experience in assessment, crisis intervention and stabilization skills and familiarity with mental health, addictive disease, and Intellectual or Developmental disability service delivery system required.
• This is a 100% mobile response position that requires a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• First responders must be able to drive in a car for the duration of their assigned shift, if necessary.
• First responders must be able to drive at any time of day or night, and do so safely and without restriction for length, duration or condition of the drive.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as first responder, providing community-based, face-to-face clinical assessment
• Provide rapid response to children and adults with behavioral health conditions, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in an active state of crisis

Benefits

• Competitive Rates & 4 weeks of paid time off a year
• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement for all miles travelled
• Free Virtual Mental Health via Teladoc – 100% Employer Paid- Access to therapists, Psychologists & Psychiatrists for all members of your household.
• 16 Hours PTO for Continuing Education Annually
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually - You will be required to work 1 major holiday and 2 minor holidays, if your schedule falls on a holiday.
• 100% Employer paid life insurance coverage up to 1x your annual salary.
• 401k Plan eligible to participate after 90 days of employment- Roth and Traditional plans available.
• Fulfilling and meaningful work that saves lives and makes a positive impact on the world and society!

What This Job Offers

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