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Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Huntsville, AL 35802Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Human Services Related M.S/M.A LVL Deg.Travel Percentage: Up to 80%Job Shift: 3rd Shift (Based on Program)Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesJob Description: Are you a Master's-level therapist who thrives in fast-paced, unpredictable situations? Join our Adult Mobile Crisis Team and make a real impact by meeting clients where they are - literally. Every day brings new challenges, meaningful connections, and the chance to change lives in real time. The Mobile Team Crisis Therapist partners with our local first responders to evaluate emergency mental health situations and attempt to de-escalate them as quickly and safely as possible. Providing care to those in need at the crisis site. Stabilizing the patient and working with a therapeutic team to continue evaluation and care after the incident if needed. Whether the crisis involves substance abuse or is psychiatric related, the MCTT is often the first contact for resources and recovery for those in need. This is a full-time, salaried position working on Monday - Friday, 11pm-7am.

What you’ll be doing

Help individuals experiencing a crisis event to experience relief quickly and to resolve the crisis situation when possible.
Visit clients in their environment to assess needs.
Determine the level of risk faced by the individual in crisis and assess the most appropriate response to meet the need.
Provide appropriate care/support while avoiding unnecessary law enforcement involvement, ED use and hospitalization.
Connect individuals to facility-based care as needed through warm hand-offs and coordinating transportation when and only if situations warrant transition to other locations.
Track the status and disposition of linkage/referrals for individuals needing intensive service levels including: where the client is currently located, how long they have been waiting and what specifically is needed to advance them to service linkage or requirements for service approval and transport.
Be able to schedule intake and outpatient appointments for individuals in crisis 24 hours a day 7 days a week to facilitate rapid access to outpatient service and continuity of care.
Collect information daily on bed availability in regional crisis residential and inpatient psychiatric facilities to speed placement.
Follow up on referrals from other WellStone staff, law enforcement, dispatch operators, and other partnered agencies within a 24-hour period.
Facilitate Treatment Team and staffing sessions.
Provide comprehensive clinical assessment.
Complete documentation within 24-hour period.
Initiate petitions and testify in court as necessary.
Facilitate psychoeducation for families.
Complete scheduled trainings as required by center and ADMH.
Advocate on behalf of client with community stakeholders.
Collaborate with intra-departments and outside agencies.
Perform crisis intervention and resolution.
Refer clients to next level of care.
Provide mentoring to co-therapist in a positive constructive manner.
Ensure compliance with internal and external administrative codes.
Transport clients to center and community resources.
Complete other duties assigned.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

QualificationsWhat we're looking for

Masters in a social sciences field with a clinical practicum or internship
1-year postmasters clinical experience preferred
Excellent 3-year driving record & reliable transportation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred experience with crisis
Ability to work non-traditional hours
Ability to work as a member of a Team
Proficient experience with computers
Valid Alabama Driver’s License w/ required Personal Liability Insurance Automobile Insurance as outlined

Benefits

What we offer

Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
State Retirement participation through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year
Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)
Company-paid Group Life and AD&D insurance and Long-Term Disability
Licensure reimbursement
Tuition discounts through learning partnerships with Athens State University, Capella University, and Wallace State Community College

We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.

We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.

We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.