Washington County Mental Health Services

Montpelier, VT

Category Social Services

Job Description

Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) is seeking a Mobile Crisis Response Clinician to provide compassionate and community-based support to adults experiencing mental health, substance use, or developmental disability-related crises. This role involves assessing needs, de-escalating crises, and delivering tailored interventions. The position requires collaboration with peers and internal teams to promote safety, recovery, and resilience.

Requirements

Respond to mobile crisis calls from adults experiencing mental health, substance use, or developmental disability-related emergencies.
Work alongside a peer support specialist to deliver personalized, high-quality crisis services.
Assess individuals in community settings to determine crisis level, needs, support systems, and appropriate interventions.
Use solution-focused strategies to help resolve crises, teach coping skills, and develop contingency plans.
Provide clinical support and follow-up care using active listening to create response plans and connect individuals to ongoing services.
Help individuals access internal and external resources, strengthen natural supports, and prepare for future challenges.

Benefits

tuition reimbursement/student loan assistance
employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances
403(b) retirement plan with employer match

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