Mobile Mental Health Crisis Worker

Description

Northwest Connections is seeking Mobile Mental Health Crisis Workers to provide in-person crisis intervention and risk assessment for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies in Wood County, Wisconsin. This is a part-time, on-call position with flexible scheduling, ideal for clinicians seeking supplemental income. This role operates under Wisconsin DHS 34 and Chapter 51 statutes.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond on-call to mobile mental health crisis situations
• Conduct mental health and suicide risk assessments
• Provide crisis intervention and support least-restrictive response planning
• Collaborate with law enforcement and community partners
• Complete required clinical documentation

 Schedule & Location

• Part-time, weekend, on-call
• Available shifts: Saturday and Sunday noon-8PM
• Home-based/on-call with responses throughout Wood County, including Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids

Pay & Compensation

• $40.00 per 8-hour on-call shift (paid whether dispatched or not)
• $27.50/hour when responding (assessment, travel, documentation)
• $0.70/mile mileage reimbursement
• $18.00/hour training pay

 Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in mental health or behavioral health services (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services–related field preferred
• Equivalent experience considered in place of degree
• Strong skills in crisis assessment, de-escalation, and decision-making
• Ability to respond within 30–45 minutes to most locations in the county