Crisis Therapist II Lead (54783)
Listed compensation
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $75,000.00
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
- ability, and criteria for emergency hospitalization, and coordinate with appropriate facilities and court officials as required Monitor shift operations to ensure coverage, responsiveness, and adherence to clinical and operational expectations Communicate critical information, safety concerns, and shift related issues to supervisors and leadership as appropriate Support onboarding and mentoring of new or less experienced staff during assigned shifts Develop initial treatment plans or crisis care plans in collaboration with the individual and interdisciplinary team Coordinate needed referrals and facilitate linkage to ongoing services and natural supports Work collaboratively with other members of the crisis services team across the continuum of care to support coordinated response, continuity of services, and safe transitions between levels of care Collaborate with internal staff and external partners as needed to support crisis resolution and continuity of care Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency policy, licensure standards, and regulatory requirements Assist in identifying documentation, workflow, or clinical practice issues observed during shifts and communicate patterns to leadership Participate in training, quality improvement activities, and program development efforts Deliver services in a variety of service environments including clinic based, community based, residential, or virtual settings Work alternate schedules as assigned and participate in an on call rotation as required to support 24/7 crisis service delivery Adhere to all ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of licensure and training Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited program Active, unrestricted independent licensure in the state as an LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, Psychologist, or equivalent Demonstrated ability to independently conduct clinical and risk assessments and provide appropriate crisis intervention services Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership, consultation, and real time support to peers in high acuity crisis settings Strong knowledge of crisis intervention principles, suicide risk assessment, and trauma informed care Strong verbal communication, written documentation, and clinical decision-making skills JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS: Ability to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer for clinical documentation Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a variety of service environments as required May require transporting individuals as part of job duties and must maintain a valid driver’s license and active insurance if applicable Work is performed in variable environments that may involve exposure to individuals in acute emotional distress Crisis services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Work hours may be irregular and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, overnight shifts, and on call responsibilities based on operational and coverage needs Performance is evaluated through clinical super
- vision, documentation reviews, quality assurance measures, productivity standards, and achievement of departmental and agency goals CORE VALUES: All employees must be willing to live our company's core values. Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking. Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others. Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance. Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others. Ownership/Account
- ability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.
Key Responsibilities
The Crisis Therapist II Shift Lead provides advanced clinical assessment, intervention, and stabilization services while serving as the operational lead for assigned shifts. This role ensures effective workflow, provides real-time clinical support to staff, and maintains safe crisis resolution across the continuum of care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and possess an active, unrestricted independent license such as LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT. The role requires demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, risk assessment, and the ability to work in high-acuity crisis environments.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Listing-based score
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Living in Hopkinsville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $211k
- Typical market rent
- $1,047/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 90.9
- State income tax
- Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Clarksville, TN-KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.