TEAM GEORGIA CAREERS A world of opportunity.

Login

Banner of Smiling People

Mobile Crisis Mental Health Clinician

📁
Healthcare
💼
Clayton Center

ULicensed Social Workers - LCSW or Licensed Professional Counselor LPC - for a face-to-face mobile behavioral health role in Clayton County. Staff will work alongside Clayton county police staff to provide onsite clinical support. Specific Responsibilities: Serves as first responder providing community-based, face-to-face, rapid response to children and adults with behavioral health conditions, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in an active state of crisis provided in community settings. Assist in deescalating the crisis through the provision of support to the individual and the officer. Provide assistance to the individual/family/caregivers in developing a crisis plan to decrease the potential for future crisis occurrences. Identify and, when possible, link the individual to needed community resources required to meet immediate and/or ongoing needs. Complete 1013’s as appropriate. Master’s degree from an accredited school with a valid license in the state of Georgia as an LCSW or an LPC. Minimum 2 years direct behavioral health experience and mobile response experience is preferred. Knowledge of DSM V diagnosis, inpatient psychiatric treatment protocols, brief therapy and chemical intervention protocols and skills, medical models, and psychotropic medications. Familiarity with full range of treatment options and mental health service delivery systems.  Experience with Mobile Response and working with Mental Health and/or law enforcement is preferred, must be flexible with work schedule and available to work nights and weekends, demonstrate respectability, accountability, responsibility, and reliability.

Master's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND eligibility to be licensed AND Two years of supervised experience in the area of assignment.

Previous Job Searches

My Profile

Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.

Go to Profile

My Submissions

Track your opportunities.

My Submissions

Similar Listings

Clayton Center

Georgia - Clayton - Jonesboro

📁 Healthcare

Clayton Center

Georgia - Clayton - Jonesboro

📁 Healthcare

Clayton Center

Georgia - Clayton - Jonesboro

📁 Healthcare

Team Georgia Careers

Georgia’s workforce is comprised of diverse career opportunities across more than 100 entities. The diligent work of nearly 68,000 employees helps keep Georgia progressive, prosperous, and a place citizens can be proud to call home.
search all openings join our talent community

about state government

Georgia state government is a large enterprise, comprised of more than 80 entities, all with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia’s 10 million citizens.
learn more

benefits

The health, happiness and well-being of employees is paramount to the State of Georgia. Our total rewards package is designed to provide value and options you can tailor to fit your needs.
explore benefits

internships

Jump start your career with impactful work and real-world experiences! From healthcare, to information technology and much more, your professional development options are limitless. Discover the various opportunities offered to students throughout the state.
see internships

faqs

Have a question about applying for a job? Want to know how to review your application status? We have the answers to these questions and more!
find answers

Spotlight Agencies

Georgia Department of Agriculture   Search Current Openings
Georgia Department of Revenue   Search Current Openings
Georgia Department of Public Safety   Search Current Openings

Join Our Talent Community

Create a Talent Profile
Sign up

Life in Georgia

Thriving cities and charming towns, beautiful countryside connecting mountain vistas with white-sand beaches, plus a temperate climate offering all four seasons make Georgia one of the very best places to live in the South. Across the state you will find world-class entertainment, professional and recreational sports, and restaurants providing cuisine from around the world. Come experience and enjoy life in Georgia.

Video courtesy of Georgia Department of Economic Development