Mobile Crisis Mental Health Professional (MHP) - Auburn

Sound Agency • Auburn, WA

395d • $66,581 - $69,971

About The Position

The Mobile Crisis Mental Health Professional (MHP) role involves responding to urgent mental health crises in the community from a mobile unit. This position requires collaboration with emergency responders to assess and stabilize individuals in distress, while providing immediate therapeutic support and connecting clients to necessary resources. The MHP will work in high-stress environments, demonstrating empathy and quick-thinking skills, and will have varied shifts to accommodate the nature of crisis response.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related mental health field.
• Strong knowledge of mental health disorders with previous experience in crisis intervention, emergency mental health services, and trauma-informed care is strongly preferred.
• Flexibility and willingness to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, to oversee crisis response operations.
• Experience working with a wide range of behavioral health disorders.
• Ability to present problems and communicate effectively with collateral organizations working with the individual and/or the family.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage empathetically with clients in crisis.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make rapid clinical decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Must have an MHP certificate and valid professional licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.) is preferred or must be working towards licensure with supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community outreach and education programs.
• Knowledge of local behavioral health resources and services.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis situations promptly, conducting comprehensive assessments to determine the individual's needs and risk factors.
• Provide immediate therapeutic support to stabilize individuals in crisis, employing evidence-based crisis intervention techniques.
• Relate to others professionally, respecting individual and cultural differences, and understanding how cultural background might impact crisis intervention and treatment.
• Develop and implement safety plans for clients, including immediate interventions and referrals for follow-up support services.
• Work closely with law enforcement, emergency medical services, and other community resources to coordinate effective responses to crises.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all assessments, interventions, and follow-up plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
• Facilitate referrals to appropriate health care behavioral health and social service agencies to ensure ongoing support for clients post-crisis.
• Participate in community outreach programs aimed at raising awareness of behavioral health issues and available resources.
• Provide training and mentorship to interns, volunteers, or new staff in crisis intervention techniques and protocols as needed.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Medical & Dental Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance 2x annual salary + additional $25,000
• Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary)
• 18 Days of Paid Rest and Relaxation (Vacation) - beginning first year
• 12 Days of Paid Sick Leave
• 9 Days of Paid Holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health care and dependent day care costs
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• 401(k) plan with organization contribution
• Paid Training and $400 annually for off-site training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free Supervision Hours for Washington State Licensure
• Service Award at 5,10,15,20 & 25 years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Master's degree