Mobile Crisis Mental Health Professional (MHP)- On Call

Sound • Auburn, WA

1d • $32 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team: Make a Difference Every Day! Are you a compassionate and adaptable mental health professional looking to have a real impact in your community? As a Mobile Crisis Mental Health Professional (MHP), you will be stationed in an active-response mobile van, swiftly responding to urgent calls to attend to individuals in acute distress. Collaborating closely with emergency responders, you will conduct assessments, implement crisis interventions, and connect clients with vital resources—all while navigating high-stress environments with empathy, quick-thinking skills, and expertise. This role offers varied shifts, including day, swing, and night shifts, to accommodate the dynamic nature of crisis response. If you are ready to serve your community by providing life-changing care to people in need, we want to hear from you! Explore this unique opportunity to make a difference—apply today and be a vital part of transforming lives! Schedule: On-Call for various shifts Location: 4238 Auburn Way N Auburn, Washington 98002 United States We are accepting applications until April 6th, 2026 Responsibilities GENERAL SUMMARY The Mobile Crisis Mental Health Professional (MHP) provides immediate behavioral health support and intervention to individuals in crisis situations within the community. As part of a mobile crisis team, you will assess behavioral health needs, provide crisis intervention, and facilitate access to further care and support. This role requires strong clinical skills, empathy, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders in high-stress environments.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related mental health field (required).
• Experience: Previous experience in crisis intervention, emergency mental health services, or related field is strongly preferred.
• Clinical Experience: Strong knowledge of mental health disorders, crisis intervention strategies, and trauma-informed care.
• 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.
• Early intervention and prevention, as well as evidence-based effective treatment.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make rapid clinical decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Flexibility and willingness to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, to oversee crisis response operations.
• Must have an MHP certificate.
• Must be able to obtain a WA State Agency Affiliated Counselor credential within the first 60 days of hire.
• Must have a Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Requires manual dexterity, balance, eyesight, and hearing.
• Must be able to sit, work, and travel in a Mobile Crisis vehicle for six or more hours a day, using office equipment such as cellphones and laptops.
• Individuals must be able to engage vendors, team members, clients, and others over the phone and in person by voice.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Valid professional licensure (LCSW, LMFT, etc.) is preferred or must be working towards licensure with supervision.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Retirement Plan: Sound contributes 3% to team member’s plan; team member is 100% vested.
• Retirement Plan - 401(k) Plan, pre-tax and/or Roth: team member may contribute to their own plan.
• EAP: Employee Assistance Plan.
• Paid Sick Leave: depending on hours worked.
• Training: free in-house professional training.
• Parking: free at all Sound sites

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees