MCRT Master's Level Therapist

The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Master's Level Therapist Functions as a team member within a multi-agency team in the delivery of crisis intervention services.

Provides initial screening and necessary triage for immediate response to mental health crisis calls for the purpose of evaluation, lethality/risk assessment and mental status examinations and determines necessary level of care to identified clients.

Acts as a resource for local law enforcement agencies and local crisis hotlines. Ability to work in crisis situations and make clinical decisions with minimal direction. Capable of navigating telemedicine when indicated.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in social worker, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy and/or certification in the field of addictions. Demonstrated ability to work independently and utilize sound clinical judgment. Familiar with Florida Baker Act laws.

REQUIREMENTS: Eligibility through a Level II background screening with AHCA and DCF (https://info.flclearinghouse.com [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/])

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to bend, lift a minimum of 30#, stretch, lower and raise self independently from floor. Ability to see and hear in emergency situations. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to travel locally.

SCHEDULE: Tuesday-Friday, 8am-6pm