MH / DS Clinician (Mobile Crisis)

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date : This position closes on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Works primarily in the community providing support to individuals experiencing or having recently experienced a behavioral health crisis. Provides a variety of community-based interventions including crisis support, de-escalation, treatment and / or prevention services to individuals with a wide range of psychiatric, emotional, relational, substance use or developmental presentations within a mobile crisis response team. Provides services to specialized populations such as youth and those individuals experiencing crises involving substance use.

Essential Duties

Provides immediate, community-based behavioral health support in the community to de-escalate crises, assess needs, and connect individuals with follow-up care or other resources. Responds to the community as member of a co-response team with law enforcement to 911 emergency calls. Also, responds to the community as a member of a behavioral health only mobile crisis team with another clinician and / or certified peer recovery specialist to less urgent calls for follow-up, support, and engagement. Performs risk assessments to evaluate danger to self or others, develops crisis plans, coordinates with other community providers. Possesses the ability to assess significant mental health and substance use problems and develop and implement crisis stabilization plans to help individuals remain in the community when appropriate. Has a thorough understanding of legal and local TDO procedures and practices.

Demonstrates knowledge of mental health diagnoses and knowledge of interventions and psychotherapy. Exhibits the ability to remain calm, resourceful, and make sound decisions under pressure. Is adept at working both independently and as part of a team with other professionals and community partners. Adheres to basic ethics appropriate for a professional helping relationship; knowledge of mental health diagnoses, assessment, and / or psychological and educational testing; some knowledge of consultation program; considerable knowledge of psychosocial history development; very good interviewing and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; demonstrated ability to act with good judgment.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a two (2)-year master's degree in clinical social work, psychology or a directly related field plus one (1) year of experience in a mental health setting [for a one-year degree, one(1) additional year of experience or an internship is required to replace the second year of formal training.

Additional Information

A professional license or license eligible is strongly preferred. Pre-Screening certification preferred. Must be available to work evenings, nights, and weekends. Valid Virginia driver's license, TB Screening, and Child Protective Services Record Check required, upon hire.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

Must hold or be qualified to work toward licensure or accreditation for the appropriate discipline. Reimbursement for license and certifications.

Position is part of a Career Development Program where individuals are able to advance within current position .

Expected salary commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

Closing Date : This position closes on Monday, November 17, 2025.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our online applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though or click on the Jobs link in the upper right-hand corner of our main County page at

Minimum Salary 79144

Maximum Salary 145590

Currency USD

Main Organization General Government

General Government

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home