Mental Health Crisis Responder MCOT - QMHP

Job Number: 26-11600

Job Summary: Integral Care's Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) and Youth Crisis Outreach Team (YCOT) are clinically staffed mobile teams that provide prompt crisis assessments, crisis intervention, stabilization, follow-up, and relapse prevention services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in the community. Both teams respond to dispatches from Integral Care's Crisis Hotline, with the goal of stabilizing individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in the least restrictive environment. MCOT and YCOT services include, but are not limited to, crisis de-escalation and on-scene stabilization, clinical assessments, screening and triage, navigation to intensive crisis support as needed, crisis counseling, case management, medication management, psychosocial rehabilitation, and connection to ongoing behavioral health services. YCOT provides developmentally appropriate, youth-centered crisis intervention, emphasizing family engagement, caregiver support, and coordination with schools and other systems serving children and adolescents. Both teams utilize an individualized, person-centered approach to ensure individuals and families receive the right care, at the right time, and in the right place. MCOT and YCOT collaborate closely with the Austin Police Department, APD's Crisis Intervention Team, local school districts, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, internal Integral Care programs, and community partners to promote stabilization, continuity of care, and positive outcomes for individuals and families served.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education:

  • Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.

License:

Required:

  • Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Hours: Full-Time.

Workdays: Monday-Friday (Some weekends).

Workhours: 8:00AM - 6:00PM, 10:00AM - 8:00PM, or 12:00PM - 10:00PM.

Salary: $24.18 - $25.39 an hour based on education, plus an additional 10% crisis stipend.

Position may be eligible for an additional shift differential pay. 

  • Second Shift: $3.25/hour. 
  • Third Shift: $7.25/hour. 
  • Weekend Shift: $8.00/hour.

Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us, and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
  • Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 403(b) retirement account
  • Gold's Gym membership discount
  • Mileage reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.

This position requires in-person, on-site presence at designated locations in Travis County, Texas, which may be scheduled or on short notice, to support agency operations. All work performed by this position must be performed in the State of Texas.

LPHA Keywords: Mental Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor

QMHP Keywords: Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker

LCDC Keywords: Counselor, LCDC Counselor, LCDC Intern, Counselor Intern, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Direct Care Staff, Caseworker