Enhanced Mobile Crisis Responder
NORTHWESTERN COUNSELING & SUPPORT SERVICES INC
Summary
Northwestern Counseling & Support Services is seeking a compassionate and skilled Enhanced Mobile Crisis Responder to join our 24-hour Emergency Services team.
Job description
In this role, you'll bring mental health crisis support directly into the community, providing assessment, intervention, stabilization, referrals, and follow-up to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Working as part of a collaborative mobile response team, you'll help people access the right level of care while supporting stabilization in the community whenever clinically appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide mobile mental health crisis assessment, intervention, stabilization, and follow-up.
- Respond collaboratively with team members, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and community partners.
- Connect individuals with appropriate treatment, resources, and ongoing supports.
- Coordinate inpatient psychiatric care when clinically necessary.
- Promote safe, person-centered alternatives to hospitalization whenever appropriate.
Qualifications
- Experience in crisis intervention, mental health, or behavioral health services.
- Strong assessment, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to respond effectively in complex and rapidly changing situations.
- Comfort working with clients of all ages and backgrounds.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree; or equivalent combination of related education, training and experience.
- Experience in crisis intervention, mental health, or behavioral health services.
- Strong assessment, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to respond effectively in complex and rapidly changing situations.
- Comfort working with clients of all ages and backgrounds.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Employer-matched retirement plan
- Educational support
- Student loan forgiveness
Company overview
Northwestern Counseling & Support Services Inc is a comprehensive mental health care provider serving communities in Vermont. The organization specializes in delivering a wide range of behavioral health services including counseling, therapy, crisis intervention, and support programs for individuals and families. As a key healthcare provider in the region, they focus on addressing mental health needs through evidence-based practices and community-oriented approaches. Their services typically include outpatient counseling, substance abuse treatment, case management, and developmental disability support. The organization plays a vital role in the local healthcare ecosystem by providing accessible mental health services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. Their mission centers on promoting mental wellness, supporting recovery, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing behavioral health challenges through professional, compassionate care and community partnerships.