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Connections Health Solutions
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Mobile Crisis Therapist (FT,.9, 12:30pm - 12:30am every other weekend)

Crisis CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$2/hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Job Description

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.

Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.

Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.

We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission.

We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference.

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+$2/hr -> Monday-Thursday Nights

+$3/hr -> Friday-Sunday Nights

+$2/hr -> Saturday-Sunday Days

What You'll Do

The Mobile Crisis Therapist works as a member of a community based mobile crisis response team providing mental health assessment to a wide variety of individuals who are experiencing a crisis in a variety of settings, as well as ensuring follow-up care.

The candidate is required to work very closely with local law enforcement in the prevention of detention by law enforcement, inappropriate use of emergency services, and psychiatric hospitalization. The candidate is required to collaborate with community agencies for supportive care.

Assess mental status, risk, and clinical needs of person in distress using independent determinations that could have significant ramifications and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Provides assistance to and collaborates with law enforcement on mental health related calls through the clinical assessment process, gathering of relevant collateral information, providing of resources to individuals and families, and coordination with community providers.

Provides emergency psychotherapy, evaluates clinical need for hospitalization, and evaluates appropriateness for involuntary treatment according to legal criteria.

Demonstrates proficient knowledge of the principles and practices, theories, laws and authorities of counseling and social work that include: therapeutic theories, community resources; health care records management; interpersonal relations; common safety hazards and precautions; and the ability to apply knowledge; maintain accurate charts and records; handle sensitive and confidential information; respond to emergency situations; and establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

De-escalate and stabilize individuals experiencing behavioral health crises by utilizing trauma-informed, person-centered approaches and evidence-based crisis intervention techniques to promote safety and emotional regulation

Provides a variety of crisis intervention and prevention services in community settings, including jails, hospitals, and private settings. Services will include crisis counseling and case management, consultation, transportation, and documentation of all services provided.

  • Signs off on mobile crisis assessments and/or psychosocial evaluations as assigned.
  • For fully licensed LPCs, LCSWs, and LMFTs: provide clinical approval of mobile crisis assessments and/or psychosocial evaluations, as assigned
  • Maintains current knowledge of community resources for individuals and families
  • Provides follow-up and coordination of care for individuals in distress.
  • May provide written reports to county attorney and court and/or testify in court in civil commitment cases.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

  • Unrestricted licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Professional in Pennsylvania (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, CAADC)
  • OR
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, counseling, or related field and 3 years of mental health direct care experience
  • Knowledge and experience with PA DHS, OMHSAS, and DDAP regulations
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and be insurable under company policy
  • Must have valid certification or complete training of the following:
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Therapeutic Options
  • Must be able to pass the following background checks
  • Child Abuse Clearance
  • FBI Criminal Background Check
  • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check

It Would Be Great If You Had

Experience with mental health crises

What We Offer

  • Full-time only:
  • Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
  • Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
  • 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
  • Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
  • Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees

All Employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time)

Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support

  • After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan
  • Connections Health Solutions is proud to be a Second Chance Employer.

EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

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Please Note

  • Official communications come only from an email address ending in @connectionshs.com.
  • We will never extend an offer without completing our formal interview process.
  • We will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, or send money as part of the hiring process.

If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent Connections Health Solutions, please contact myRecruiter@connectionshs.com to verify its authenticity before responding.

Key Responsibilities

Assess and stabilize people experiencing behavioral health crises in community settings, using crisis intervention, emergency psychotherapy, and clinical evaluation to determine appropriate care, including hospitalization or involuntary treatment when indicated. Collaborate with law enforcement and community providers, coordinate follow-up care and resources, and document services and assessments.

Requirements

Applicants must have an unrestricted Pennsylvania license as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or CAADC, or a master's degree in a related field and three years of direct mental health care experience. Requirements also include knowledge of Pennsylvania DHS, OMHSAS, and DDAP regulations, a valid and insurable driver's license, First Aid and CPR and Therapeutic Options certification or training, and successful completion of required background checks.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Risk AssessmentDe-escalationTrauma-Informed CarePerson-Centered CareCare CoordinationLaw Enforcement CollaborationCommunity Resource NavigationClinical DocumentationConfidential Records ManagementVerbal Communication

Crisis Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 48 active Crisis Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 10% have no call, 77% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Crisis Counseling by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedCrisis Counseling median $53k (middle half $50k–$62k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Crisis Counseling listings in Pennsylvania13 active262 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 10% no call · 77% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 14% offer loan repayment747 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Counselor Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs
4
<$55k
7
$55k-65k
4
$65k-75k
2
$79k
1
$94k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs
401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
58%
Loan repayment
19%
Sign-on bonus
16%
PSLF eligible
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$30-$45/hr
#2

Substance Use Counselor - Level 5

Lowell Comprehensive Treatment Center · Lowell, Massachusetts

$31-$38/hr
#3

FFS Outpatient Therapist

$35-$38/hr
#4

Substance Use Counselor

$29-$36/hr
+ 45 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 1.5
Below most Crisis Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 261 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Connections Health Solutions

Mental Health Care
Phoenix, Arizona
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Shift differentials: +$2/hr Mon-Thu nights, +$3/hr Fri-Sun nights, +$2/hr Sat-Sun days
Medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
Basic life, AD&D, short and long-term disability
Voluntary life insurance
Health Savings Account with $1,000-$2,000 employer contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with 50% match up to 6% after 6 months
160 hours PTO annually

Living in Harrisburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k
Typical market rent
$1,388/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.