Mobile Crisis Clinician - Master License

Career Alert!

Common Ground, non-profit, is looking for a Master level clinician for a position with the Genesee Mobile Crisis Services (GMCS) team. This program operates 24/7, 365 to provide mobile crisis support services in Genesee county.

Join our team and make a difference in the community while enjoying:

• High pay including shift differentials with opportunities for overtime where internal advancement is prioritized

• Structured, but flexible schedule - longer shifts for a shorter work week! Know the days you are working ahead of time so you can make plans!

• Reduced caseload so you can focus on quality, not quantity

• Healthy work-life balance — leave work at work

Be part of a team that values your time, your growth, and your impact.

Current Opening:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week - Sunday - Wednesday, 1 pm - 11 pm

Base pay: Limited License: $31 - $33, and Full License: $34 - $36, plus shift differential.

About You

The Crisis Interventionist III (CI III) will be an integral member of the crisis response team, providing immediate and on-site support to individuals experiencing mental health crises and emotional distress. The primary role of the CI III will be to conduct assessments, de-escalate crisis situations, and provide appropriate interventions to ensure the safety and well-being of clients. The CI III will provide team leadership when needed and collaborate closely with law enforcement, emergency services, and other mental health professionals to deliver prompt and effective crisis intervention services. To view full job description details, click here: GMCS - Crisis Interventionist III - Job Description (

Day in the Life

• Assess potential risks and safety concerns for individuals/families in crisis, including the risk of self-harm or harm to others

• Complete mobile assessments of crisis situations and person/family’s needs

• Provide active crisis intervention that is welcoming, trauma-informed, brief, and solution-focused to adults/children presenting in distress

• Collaborate with individuals/families and their support systems to develop safety plans and identify coping strategies for managing future crises

• Arrange or provide transportation to a safe location, as needed

• Assist individuals who are homeless or who do not feel safe in their home environment

• Collaborate with local mental health agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, and other community resources to facilitate appropriate referrals and follow-up care

• Coordinate with emergency services and transport individuals to appropriate facilities when necessary for further evaluation and treatment

What you need to apply

• Master’s degree in Human Service field

• Professional licensure in the State of Michigan

• All Limited License Master Social Workers (LLMSW) and Limited License Professional Counselors (LLPC) must receive their permanent license (LMSW, LPC, LLP) within 5 years from the issue date of the original limited license as published in the State of Michigan LARA system in order to continue their employment

• Meets criteria as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) defined by the State of Michigan

• Meets criteria as a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) and/or Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) defined by the State of Michigan

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in diagnosing, treating people with mental health, substance use and/or developmental disabilities

• Experience working in crisis intervention or emergency mental health services

• Experience with broad range of age groups and disabilities, including children

• Experience with persons with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder

• Strong knowledge of mental health disorders, crisis assessment, and intervention techniques

• Certification in/or willing to obtain a development plan with MCBAP for one of the following (within 30 days of hire):

• CAADC Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor

• CADC Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

  What Makes Us Different?

• Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment

• Opportunity for professional growth

• Smaller Units/Manageable workloads

• Team orientated environment

• An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all

  For your hard work

• Generous paid time off (for eligible employees)

• Shift premiums (for eligible employees)

• Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.)

• Competitive wages

Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.

Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

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