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Common Ground

Mobile Crisis Clinician

Common Ground, Pontiac, Michigan, United States, 48340

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Exciting Career Opportunity! Common Ground is seeking a Mobile Crisis Clinician to be a part of the Oakland Collaborative Crisis Response (OCCR) team. This position will work from the Pontiac and Bingham Farms locations to serve Oakland County. As a member of the OCCR team, the Mobile Crisis Clinician partners with Crisis Support Specialists to respond in-person to crisis calls that cannot be resolved through the Resource & Crisis Hub via phone. The role utilizes best practices in crisis intervention, behavioral health, and postvention services, including short‑term treatment, education, crisis stabilization, and follow‑up until onward care is connected.

Current Opportunities

0.9, 36 hours per week: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8a‑8p.

0.9, 36 hours per week: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, 8a‑8p.

0.6, 24 hours per week: Fridays, second day flexible, 8p‑8a.

Contingent (2): must be available to cover shifts (in advance and short notice).

Compensation

Limited Master‑Level License: $31.00‑$34.00 per hour, plus applicable shift differential.

Full Master‑Level License: $34.00‑$41.00 per hour, plus applicable shift differential.

Key Responsibilities

Drive agency vehicle (or own personal vehicle) to community locations to respond to crisis calls.

Maintain reliable personal vehicle to drive to and from shifts and occasionally within the community.

Respond swiftly to crisis calls by utilizing GPS to navigate the community, aligning with program response times.

Conduct curbside safety assessments to identify potential risks and safety concerns for individuals or families in crisis, including risks of self‑harm or harm to others.

Arrange or provide transportation, using an agency vehicle when appropriate to ensure individuals are safely transported to designated locations.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all crisis interventions, assessments, and interactions with individuals served, utilizing strong typing skills to efficiently record information in real time.

Submit all electronic or hard copy documents that are complete, accurate, and signed prior to end of shift.

Use Crisis Theory to provide short‑term interventions to people in order to facilitate immediate stabilization of emotions and behavior.

Provide active crisis intervention that is welcoming, trauma‑informed, brief, and solution‑focused to adults/children presenting in distress.

Collaborate with individuals/families and their support systems to develop safety plans and identify coping strategies for managing future crises.

Educate and assist significant others and family members with the petitioning process, as needed.

Complete mobile assessments of crisis situations and person/family’s needs.

Collaborate with local mental‑health agencies, hospitals, law enforcement, and other community resources to facilitate appropriate referrals and follow‑up care.

Act as an advocate for the needs and rights of every person/family including service providers and community agents.

Comply with federal, state, county, and agency regulations governing Intensive Crisis Stabilization and the delivery of specialty services and supports.

Provide first aid and emergency procedures, as needed.

Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in the Human Service field.

Licensure

Active, unrestricted Michigan clinical license (e.g., LLMSW, LCSW/LMSW, LLPC, LPC, MLP) required.

All Limited License Master Social Workers (LLMSW), Limited License Professional Counselors (LLPC), and Temporary Limited License Psychologists (TLLP) must receive their permanent license (LMSW, LPC, LLP) within 5 years from the issue date of the original limited/temporary license as published in the State of Michigan LARA system in order to continue their employment.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with mental health, substance use and/or developmental disabilities, including children, adolescents, and families.

Experience working in crisis intervention or emergency mental health services.

Experience with broad range of age groups and disabilities, including children.

Experience with persons with co‑occurring mental illness and substance use disorder.

Mobile crisis response, strongly preferred.

Certifications

Valid Michigan driver’s license, clean driving record regarding eligibility for insurability under Common Ground's insurance policy.

Meets criteria as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) defined by the State of Michigan.

Meets criteria as a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) defined by the state of Michigan.

Meets criteria as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) defined by the state of Michigan.

What Makes Us Different?

Non‑Profit mission‑driven, person‑focused environment.

Be part of a purpose‑driven team serving individuals in crisis 24/7.

Work in an organization that values healing, recovery, and human connection.

Help shape and grow a vital program meeting urgent community demands.

Opportunity for professional growth.

Team‑oriented environment.

An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all.

For Your Hard Work

Employer‑sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, etc.).

Free Premium subscription to the CALM app – because your wellness matters too.

Competitive pay.

Generous Paid Time Off to recharge and refocus.

Common Ground is one of the top‑ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been

helping people move from crisis to hope . At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more. Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are; in person, call, text, chat, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone. Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity /affirmative action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Find out more at https://commongroundhelps.org. Apply now and help bring hope where it’s needed most.

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