Therapist - Mobile Crisis Team (On-Call) - Military veterans preferred

New Mexico Solutions -

Santa Fe Crisis Triage Center, On-call Therapist for 24/7/365 Mobile Crisis Response Team

Crisis Team members are responsible for providing immediate intervention and evaluation, support towards crisis stabilization, navigation to community partner agencies, harm reduction resources, therapeutic services and resources, as well as next day follow-up and appropriate transition/discharge.

Essential Functions:

Responding to active behavioral health crises anywhere within Santa Fe County at the request of local public safety agencies.

The Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist utilizes clinical skills to assess individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, identifying behavioral health components which have contributed to the crisis. Team members are responsible for providing immediate intervention and evaluation, support towards crisis stabilization, navigation to community partner agencies, harm reduction resources, therapeutic services and resources, as well as next day follow-up and appropriate transition/discharge.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with law enforcement and emergency medical services.
• Assist individuals and families in identifying and implementing strategies to de-escalate a current behavioral health crisis.
• Develop treatment plan in partnership with the client and other staff to introduce new services and resources to the individual and family.
• Be primarily responsible for connecting the individual and family to community resources, benefits, and clinical services.
• Work as part of a team with other crisis team staff to provide coordinated services.

Job Details: The On-call Mobile Crisis Responder and their assigned partner are dispatched by phone at the request of a local public safety agency, typically from their home and in their personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided.) Targeted response time to a scene is typically within 30-40 minutes, depending on geographic location. Responders work directly with clients on-scene during emergency or urgent events, in the client's home or in a community setting. During a shift providers may be asked to complete follow-up phone calls/next day support for previously served clients.

• Weeknight shifts: 6pm-8am (14 hours)
• Weekend & Holiday shifts: 8am-8pm (24 hours)
• Flat shift stipend plus hourly wage, mileage reimbursement, shift and bilingual differentials available.
• Minimum 4 shifts per month. Team trainings, monthly staff meeting and supervision requirements.
• A minimum of one year's experience in providing crisis and/or behavioral health intervention services in the following settings: community outreach, public safety, mental health or substance use treatment agency, assertive community treatment, emergency department, or other services providing response in emergent or urgent situations.
• Minimum twenty (20) hours of training in appropriate crisis intervention strategies within the first 90 days of employment. Subject to background screenings, must maintain CPR/First Aid certification.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in human services or health-related field (including, but not limited to counseling, social work, psychology, etc.

• Licensure/Certification: Must possess one of the following New Mexico licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

• Any candidate who can meet state requirements to provide clinical services within their field will be considered.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a private vehicle for day-to-day job performance.

We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and Telehealth
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 9 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral bonuses
• Retirement planning
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Employee wellness program
• Clinical Supervisors available