(2005) Licensed Clinician, Mobile Crisis Outreach Team

MCOT services are community-based and available 24 hours per day, every day of the year. The Licensed Clinician utilizes the most effective, least restrictive approaches and evidenced-based interventions until the crisis is resolved or the individual is transitioned into a more clinically appropriate environment. Our Vision is Healthy and Fulfilled Lives, and MCOT provides expedited access to care in critical situations, as an essential mobile provider of crisis services for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The MCOT Licensed Clinician responds to the location of the individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis, including schools, emergency rooms, homes, and BTCS clinics, to provide crisis intervention, screening, referral, relapse prevention, and follow-up services. Our Mission is to continuously improve the health and independence of the person we serve, and in addition to ready access to care in the time of crisis, MCOT also provides follow-up services which may include case management, individual and group skills training, Person-Centered Recovery Planning, supported housing/employment, discharge planning and linkage to ongoing services. Critical Impact: Within the crisis continuum, the Licensed Clinician responds when called upon to support emergent and urgent crisis needs. Leveraging skills in de-escalation and safety planning, MCOT works collaboratively with the individual in crisis to assess the need and develop a plan for next steps. As a crisis response team, MCOT collaborates with law enforcement, the medical community, schools, families, and social service agencies, demonstrating strong knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of working with individuals experiencing a mental health, substance use, and/or developmental crisis. The Licensed Clinician may provide services specific to licensure, such as provide diagnostic evaluation and assessment, brief solution-focused counseling, and clinical consultation to colleagues. TheLicensed Clinicianmustpossessan aptitude for working both independently and collaboratively. Key Responsibilities: Provides empathetic active listening and de-escalation Engages in person-centered safety planning, utilizing critical thinking and solution-focused problem solving Ensures crisis follow-up and relapse prevention occurs, providing support once the crisis has resolved Communicates effectively with people and families from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds Facilities and coordinates placement Partners with families, first responders, schools, hospitals, and community agencies Demonstrates skills and expertise using integrated computer database programs to access files and document services as well as the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments. ability to work independently, collaboratively within a Team and assumes a flexible work schedule. Provides consult, evaluation and assessment Assumes rotating on-call responsibilities, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays. A daily stipend is offered for each day of on-call Cross-trains to support crisis programs, including Diversion Center, Adult Crisis Respite, Youth Therapeutic Respite, and 911 Dispatch Location: Williamson and Burnet Counties Hourly Salary Range: $ 32.33 – $38.08 .75/hour, Bilingual $1.00/hour, previous experience in a similar position Up to $4.00/hour, tenure with BTCS Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve. City County County Burnet County, Williamson County Credentials Credentials Minimum Qualifications: Current licensure in the State of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Masters Degree. 2 years experience working within the behavioral health. Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain approved Driver’s License throughout employment. Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual-Spanish and or ASL. Administration Address: 1009 N. Georgetown Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664 Bluebonnet Trails Community Services as a recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant dollars either directly from FTA or through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), will comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d), the U.S. Department of Transportation implementing regulations, FTA Circular 4702.lB, and TxDOT PTN requirements as specified in Master Grant Agreement, and State Management Plan. Our Title VI Plan can be viewed here: Title VI Plan 2026-2029 (PDF) #J-18808-Ljbffr Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center