Mobile Crisis Clinician at Catawba Valley Healthcare – Hickory, North Carolina

Catawba Valley Healthcare seeks a full time Mobile Crisis Clinician responsible for providing community-based crisis services aimed at the prevention, intervention and immediate stabilization of crisis events experienced by persons related to mental health, substance use and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The employee shall use clinical processes and procedures to resolve the crisis, transport clients to community resources, and submit clinical documentation in a timely manner.
The clinician will work as part of a team covering Burke and Catawba counties. The shift is 12 hours (noon to midnight). There will be 4 weekend shifts per month, 7-9 on call shifts, and some holiday shifts. The ability of work effectively as part of a team is highly important.
Bachelors or Master's preferred in behavioral science field from an accredited college/university but not required. Preference is given to individuals who are clinically licensed in NC, to include: LCAS, or LCSW, LPC, LMFT. with CSAC. Based on the immediate needs of the agency individuals may be hired that are actively seeking and under supervision for clinical licensure. QP level clinicians will be considered.
Catawba Valley Healthcare is a 501(c)(3) comprehensive non-profit healthcare provider and is not affiliated with Catawba Valley Health Systems (CVHS), also located in Hickory.
Catawba Valley Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Catawba Valley Healthcare to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, gender, creed, national origin, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Additional Job Requirements
Must possess the ability to effectively hear and verbally communicate with consumers, customers, and other employees. Must have the ability to use a computer and software to perform job responsibilities.
Must provide crisis prevention/intervention/consultation services in community locations and residential settings. Some mobile crisis interventions will require law enforcement assistance.
Valid Driver’s License and automobile insurance.
Must have physical mobility to respond and provide service in various community locations.
Job Type: Full-time