Mobile Crisis Therapist I

Job Description

Job Description

Mobile Crisis Therapist I

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with evening and weekends as needed

Annual Salary: $51,253

Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board as a full-time Mobile Crisis Therapist I with the Traumatic Event Response Team! This dynamic position allows you to engage directly with individuals in their communities, providing immediate support and interventions when traumatic events occur. You will work onsite in the cities of Hampton and Newport News, ensuring your efforts have a positive impact where it's needed most.

You will be given great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, and the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Step into a role that champions integrity and safety while fostering a healthy work-life balance in a professional team environment.

Since 1971, the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided a comprehensive continuum of high-quality, essential, and community-based services to citizens of the Peninsula who are living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

As a full-time Mobile Crisis Therapist I with the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, you will play a crucial role in providing in-person, immediate responses to traumatic events within the communities of Hampton and Newport News. You will conduct brief assessments at the site of incidents for both individuals and community partners serving children and adults. Your expertise will guide you in making timely referrals to clinical services, ensuring that necessary support is arranged efficiently.

This dynamic position requires flexibility, as you will respond to crises after hours and on weekends, directly impacting the lives of those in distress. Join us in creating a safe and supportive environment for our community!

To thrive as a full-time Mobile Crisis Therapist I at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board, several essential skills and qualifications are required. A Master's Degree in a human services-related field is crucial, alongside at least one year of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. You must possess strong assessment and intervention abilities, enabling you to quickly evaluate the needs of individuals in crisis. Additionally, excellent communication skills are vital for effectively collaborating with community partners and providing empathetic support. Proficiency in utilizing software and tools necessary for documentation and referral processes is also important.

Your ability to work under pressure while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor will ensure that you can deliver immediate assistance and make a meaningful impact in the communities you serve.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Master's Degree in a human services-related field with one year of clinical experience with Children, Adolescents, and Adults.

If you believe that this position matches your requirements, applying for it is a breeze. Best of luck!

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.