CERTIFIED PREADMISSIONS SCREENING CLINICIAN – PRN/ON CALL
This is an On-Call / Per Diem / Part-Time position. Shift: Variable, including evenings, weekends, holidays. The On-Call Crisis Services Therapist provides immediate mental health crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization services to individuals experiencing acute psychological distress. The clinician ensures a compassionate, timely, and clinically appropriate response to behavioral health emergencies.
This On-Call Mobile Crisis Services Therapist plays a vital role in responding to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. This position provides immediate, trauma-informed mental health assessment, intervention, and stabilization services across a variety of settings including homes, community spaces, hospital emergency departments, and over the phone. The therapist works as part of a mobile crisis team to ensure timely, compassionate, and clinically appropriate responses to psychiatric emergencies.
Individuals can sign up for shifts for either the On-Call Crisis Services Therapist or the On-Call Mobile Crisis Services Therapists positions.
The flat rate is $150.00 per shift. If a call is received or a pre-screen is conducted:
- 1 to 90 minutes: $150.00
- 91 to 180 minutes: $200.00
- Over 180 minutes: $250.00
Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to mental health crisis calls (via phone or in-person).
- Conduct clinical assessments to determine risk factors including suicidality, homicidality, psychosis, or severe emotional distress.
- Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and short-term supportive counseling.
- Collaborate with law enforcement, EMS, hospital staff, and other emergency responders as needed.
- Determine the appropriate level of care and assist with referrals or hospitalization if necessary.
- Document all encounters and assessments accurately and in compliance with clinical and legal standards.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
- Licensure (resident in counseling) in [LCSW, LPC, LMFT].
- At least 1 year of experience in crisis intervention, emergency psychiatric services, or acute mental health settings preferred.
- Must have, or be eligible to obtain, certification as a pre-screener for emergency hospitalization in Virginia within six months of hire.
- Experience working with diverse populations and high-risk individuals (e.g., severe mental illness, co-occurring disorders, youth in crisis).
- Must meet all criminal background and drug screening requirements.
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record, required.
- Listing ID: 17022
- Link to job posting: https://southsidebh.org/job/crisis-clinician
- Expiration Date: 3/1/2026