Mobile Crisis Response Careers

Thanks to all those who have submitted resumes to join our Mobile Crisis Teams.  We are excited about this opportunity to grow and serve Georgia’s 104 counties!  Our aim is to have all interviews completed and be able to follow up with you by the Thanksgiving holiday.  For applicants who are able, we suggest attending one of our hiring fairs.  Qualified candidates will receive interviews on the spot. Please bring a copy of your license or certification to the hiring fair.

For those who are unable to attend a hiring fair, please reply to this email, bhlhr@ihrcorp.com and request a virtual interview.  A member of our leadership team will contact you directly to confirm an interview time.  

 Thanks to those who have already attended one of our hiring fairs.  It was a pleasure meeting each of you.  Feel free to forward this email and share this information with friends and colleagues.   

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BHL Mobile Crisis Response Service (MCRS) Areas

Seeking licensed/certified professionals, non-licensed paraprofessionals and certified peer specialists for the following openings to expand mobile crisis service areas:

Region 2: Baldwin, Barrow, Bibb, Burke, Clarke, Columbia, Elbert, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jenkins, Jones, Lincoln, Madison, McDuffie, Monroe, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Putnam, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Twiggs, Walton, Warren, Washington, Wilkes, and Wilkinson

Region 3: Clayton, Dekalb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale.

Region 5: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Bleckley, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Dodge, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Laurens, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Montgomery, Pierce, Pulaski, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Ware, Wayne, Wheeler and Wilcox

Region 6: Butts, Carroll, Chattahoochee, Clay, Coweta, Crawford, Crisp,Dooly, Fayette, Harris, Heard, Henry, Houston, Lamar, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Peach, Pike, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Spalding, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, Upson and Webster

Job Opportunities:

Director of IDD Clinical Services (Psychologist or an experienced BCBA. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in behavioral health/substance use disorders.  Minimum of two (2) years working with individuals with intellectual disabilities) –this position is remote

Provides clinical oversight, consultation and support for Mobile Crisis IDD programs

Community Relations & Education Coordinator (Master’s degree from an accredited school or university with a valid license in the state of Georgia as an LAPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LAMFT, LMFT)

Cultivate relationships with community stakeholders with emphasis on Law Enforcement and Emergency Departments. Serve as liaison between community committee/collaborative and referral sources. Conduct consumer assessments as part of the mobile crisis response services team as needed. Assist with resolving community partners’ MCRS service delivery issues/concerns; assess ongoing community needs. Facilitate community based training including,  CIT, ASIST, and SafeTalk.

Regional Manager (Masters Degree in BH discipline and valid license to practice in the state of Georgia as a LPC, LCSW) – Regions 2 & 6

Manage daily functions within assigned area; formulates directives and agreements into regional policies and procedures. Establishes actions plans, timeframes, outcome measures, resource allocations and progress reviews to accomplish goals. Enhances the consumer experience and expands the region’s footprint by collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders. Provides relevant data and prepares reports as needed. Sustains results through planning, monitoring and evaluating direct reports’ job performance.

Area/Zone Supervisor (LPC, LCSW) – Regions 2, 3, 5, & 6

Supervise a team of professionals/paraprofessionals during routine and emergency conditions. Provides administrative and clinical support to covered region. Assures that staff responds to calls in a timely manner and provides adequate follow-up. Monitors activities to ensure compliance and completes appropriate documentation when required. Serves as supervisor on call on a rotating basis as needed.

Board Certified Behavioral Analyst- IDD First Responder (Masters degree in related field. BCBA with 2 years experience required) – Regions 2, 3, 5, & 6

Conduct crisis de-escalation, rapid assessment of strengths, problems and needs; psycho-education, brief behavioral support and intervention; and referral to appropriate services and supports. Provide short-term linkage and referral between persons in crisis and the appropriate or IDD services and supports, while reducing the rate of hospitalization, incarceration, out of home placement and unnecessary emergency room visits.

BH First Responder (Masters degree in related field with a license to practice in the state of Georgia as a LPC, LCSW) – Regions 2, 3, 5, & 6

Provide community-based, face-to-face, rapid response to children and adults with behavioral health conditions, intellectual/developmental disabilities in an active state of crisis. This service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MCRS is provided in community settings including, but not limited to: homes, residential settings, other treatment/support settings, schools, hospital emergency departments, jails, and social service settings. Initiate  1013/1014 as needed

BH Second Responder (Masters degree in related field with a license to practice in the state of Georgia as a LAPC, LMSW, LMFT, RN) – Regions 2, 3, 5, & 6

Work to ensure safety of the mobile crisis team by providing support and coordination of services during emergent crisis calls, follow-up activities and coordination of care for the Mobile Crisis Team.  Cover assigned shifts, responding to calls in accordance with established timelines.  Interface with community agencies, consumers and the general public.

BH Field Care Consultants (Bachelor’s and non-licensed master’s level paraprofessionals) – Regions 2, 3, 5, & 6

Work to ensure safety of the mobile crisis team by providing support and coordination of services during emergent crisis calls

IDD Field Care Consultants (High school diploma.  Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must have valid BCaBA or RBT) – Regions 2, 3, 5, & 6

Manage implementation of individualized behavior intervention plan as written by supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Certified Peer Specialists – Regions 2, 3, 5, & 6

Serve as secondary crisis responder and provide crisis follow-up services.Certification as a Peer Specialist (CPS). Minimum 2 years of experience working with consumers with behavioral health disorders.

Scheduler/Dispatcher – (Associates degree, Bachelor preferred) – Regions 2, 3, 5, & 6

Support efficient and safe response to dispatch requests.  Answer calls and acknowledging and accepting dispatches for MCRS team

Submit your resume to bhlhr@ihrcorp.com and include the position of your interest in the subject line.