Mobile Crisis Clinician

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1370516 NKHS is seeking a compassionate and skilled Crisis Clinician to join our Emergency Services team. In this rewarding role, you will provide crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization services for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies. Working closely with hospitals, first responders, community partners, and internal clinical teams, you will play a vital role in helping individuals access the care and support they need when it matters most. This position is available in either our St. Johnsbury or Newport office and includes participation in an after-hours on-call rotation. Primary Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive crisis assessments, risk evaluations, and determine the appropriate level of care.\ Provide crisis intervention, counseling, safety planning, and follow-up services.\ Complete telephone crisis screenings and provide clinical guidance to individuals, families, and community partners.\ Coordinate care with hospitals, medical providers, law enforcement, schools, and community agencies.\ Complete court-ordered screenings and provide documentation for legal proceedings as needed.\ Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal standards.\ Participate in multidisciplinary clinical team meetings and treatment planning.\ Provide consultation and education to community organizations, schools, and healthcare partners.\ Participate in the agency's mandatory after-hours crisis rotation, including a minimum of two on-call shifts per month.\ Assist with quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of Emergency Services protocols.