Mobile Crisis Caseworker
Nichols College, Dudley, MA, United States
Job Description
This position provides prompt face-to-face crisis assessment, crisis intervention services, and short‑term intensive mental health treatment and support for adults and children experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The role is performed as a member of a mobile crisis outreach team (MCOT) designed to reach individuals at their place of residence and other community‑based safe locations, providing a diversion from jails, emergency rooms, and hospitals. The position also provides crisis consultation to all area hospitals, working closely with medical personnel to develop a plan of care. Duties include accompanying law enforcement to an individual’s home to provide crisis assessments and intervention; inter‑ and intra‑agency coordination of support services; family education and support; and client advocacy in the community where the client is located.
Employee Benefits
Health Insurance (agency pays all but $15.00 per month for employee only)
Dental Insurance (agency pays all cost for employee only)
Life Insurance (agency pays all cost for employee coverage equal to 1½ times annual salary; employee may purchase additional coverage for employee and/or spouse)
Sick Time (accumulate 8 hours per month with a maximum of 1,045 carryover hours per year)
Vacation Time (accumulate 9 to 15 hours per month depending on years employed)
Paid Holidays (10 paid holidays per year)
Bereavement Leave (up to 3 paid days)
403‑B Retirement (employee contributes 5%–30% of salary with agency match of 6%)
Education
Requires a bachelor’s degree in behavioral, social science, humanities, educational psychology, early childhood education, or intervention.
Experience
Requires experience working with individuals with mental illness, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and strong organizational skills.
Hours of Work
12:00 am – 8:00 am, Monday through Friday. Crisis on‑call required as agency needs dictate.
Licensure / Certification
Ability to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional; valid Texas driver’s license and eligibility for agency insurance. Continued employment contingent upon successful completion of Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA) certification and Illness, Management and Recovery certification.
Physical Requirements
Light lifting under 15 lbs;
Moderate carrying 15–44 lbs;
Simple grasping, walking, sitting, standing;
Operating a motor vehicle and office equipment, including computer;
Vision, hearing, reading, writing, counting (with aid as needed);
Maintaining confidentiality;
Working closely with others;
Passing Preventative Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB) Training and all other physical requirements.
Facility
7 counties in Brazos Valley with primary office in Bryan.
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This position provides prompt face-to-face crisis assessment, crisis intervention services, and short‑term intensive mental health treatment and support for adults and children experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The role is performed as a member of a mobile crisis outreach team (MCOT) designed to reach individuals at their place of residence and other community‑based safe locations, providing a diversion from jails, emergency rooms, and hospitals. The position also provides crisis consultation to all area hospitals, working closely with medical personnel to develop a plan of care. Duties include accompanying law enforcement to an individual’s home to provide crisis assessments and intervention; inter‑ and intra‑agency coordination of support services; family education and support; and client advocacy in the community where the client is located.
Employee Benefits
Health Insurance (agency pays all but $15.00 per month for employee only)
Dental Insurance (agency pays all cost for employee only)
Life Insurance (agency pays all cost for employee coverage equal to 1½ times annual salary; employee may purchase additional coverage for employee and/or spouse)
Sick Time (accumulate 8 hours per month with a maximum of 1,045 carryover hours per year)
Vacation Time (accumulate 9 to 15 hours per month depending on years employed)
Paid Holidays (10 paid holidays per year)
Bereavement Leave (up to 3 paid days)
403‑B Retirement (employee contributes 5%–30% of salary with agency match of 6%)
Education
Requires a bachelor’s degree in behavioral, social science, humanities, educational psychology, early childhood education, or intervention.
Experience
Requires experience working with individuals with mental illness, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and strong organizational skills.
Hours of Work
12:00 am – 8:00 am, Monday through Friday. Crisis on‑call required as agency needs dictate.
Licensure / Certification
Ability to be credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Professional; valid Texas driver’s license and eligibility for agency insurance. Continued employment contingent upon successful completion of Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA) certification and Illness, Management and Recovery certification.
Physical Requirements
Light lifting under 15 lbs;
Moderate carrying 15–44 lbs;
Simple grasping, walking, sitting, standing;
Operating a motor vehicle and office equipment, including computer;
Vision, hearing, reading, writing, counting (with aid as needed);
Maintaining confidentiality;
Working closely with others;
Passing Preventative Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB) Training and all other physical requirements.
Facility
7 counties in Brazos Valley with primary office in Bryan.
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