Mobile Crisis Intervention Clinician - Sundays

Riverside Community Care•Milford, MA

About The Position

The Master’s-level Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) Clinician is an integral member of the Community Behavioral Health Center’s Mobile Crisis Intervention program. The program provides crisis intervention services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, either on-site or in the community, to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. Its mission is to respond rapidly, assess effectively, and provide treatment that promotes recovery, ensures safety, and stabilizes crises so individuals can receive medically necessary services in the community or, when needed, inpatient or 24-hour diversionary care. The clinician works on a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, behavioral health clinicians, certified peer specialists, and recovery coaches. The role supports core services including crisis assessment, intervention, stabilization, and post-stabilization, and contributes to daily MCI operations. Orientation is provided, with a focus on diagnosis, safety assessment, and awareness of resources appropriate to different levels of care. Clinical supervision is available, including licensure-track hours for eligible employees, and Riverside offers staff training with continuing education units.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or another related human services field.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Intermediate computer fluency, including Microsoft Office.
Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in mental health, including internship experience, preferred.
For services to children and youth under 21, at least one year of experience working with children, adolescents, and families, including internship experience, preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with substance use and co-occurring disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide telephone triage.
Conduct crisis intervention, including evaluation, stabilization, referral, and follow-up, on-site and in the community.
Contribute to crisis assessment, intervention, stabilization, and post-stabilization services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Serve as a liaison between the MCI team and community providers to support continuity of care.
Participate in the daily operations of the CBHC Mobile Crisis Intervention program.