Counselor, Mobile Crisis

Counselor Mobile Crisis

Annual Salary: $56625

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm with one weekend per month.

Join the Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board in Hampton VA and bring your passion for helping others to a role where your skills truly matter. As a Mobile Crisis Counselor youll be on the front lines of community mental health responding to urgent needs with compassion clinical expertise and a strong support network behind you. This onsite position is ideal for LCSW LPC or QMHP professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to delivering impactful person-centered care.

With a competitive salary of $56625 youll also enjoy a generous benefits package that includes Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off Employee Discounts and retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). We foster a culture of respect flexibility and professional development-so you can grow in your career while making a real difference in your community.

Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board: Our Mission

Since 1971 Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board has provided the highest quality of behavioral health services to residents of the cities of Hampton and Newport News Virginia offering a comprehensive array of programs for both children and adults living with mental illness developmental disabilities and/or substance use disorders.

Your day-to-day as a Counselor Mobile Crisis

As a Mobile Crisis Counselor youll step into a critical role where every moment counts. Youll be the first line of support for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises responding directly to urgent situations involving mental health substance use or homelessness. Your job is to meet people where they are-sometimes in homes public spaces or alongside first responders help stabilize the situation with empathy professionalism and clinical skill.

Each day youll conduct on-site assessments offer immediate crisis intervention and ensure individuals are safely connected to the appropriate level of care. You wont be doing this alone-this is a deeply collaborative position where youll work closely with law enforcement medical personnel and other behavioral health professionals to coordinate timely and effective responses. Youll also engage in meaningful follow-up to ensure continuity of care contribute to the development of crisis response protocols and support broader community education through training initiatives.

This isnt just about showing up in emergencies-its about being a steady compassionate presence that helps people in crisis find their next step forward. Your work will have a direct and lasting impact on lives families and the well-being of your entire community.

Does this sound like you

The ideal candidate for this role holds a Masters Degree in human services and has at least one year of experience in a psychiatric care setting. You must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a QMHP or be prepared to register as a QMHP trainee within the first 30 days of employment. Successful completion of pre-admission screener certification modules within the same timeframe is also required.

Proficiency in utilizing relevant software and tools for assessments and case management is crucial for effective operation. Candidates must have a valid Drivers License to facilitate client transport as needed. Strong interpersonal skills the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders and a keen understanding of behavioral health crises are vital for making a meaningful impact in this critical role.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Masters degree in human services with one year of experience in a psychiatric care setting.
• Must be registered with the Board of Counseling to practice as a QMHP or register as a QMHP trainee within 30 days of employment.
• Pre-admission screener certification training modules must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Drivers License

Our team needs you!

So what do you think If this sounds like the right position for you go ahead and apply. Good luck!

The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation DMV record check Child Registry search drug screening test and employment reference checks.