Mobile Crisis Counselor

About National Counseling Group (NCG)

National Counseling Group (NCG) is Virginia’s premier provider of community-based behavioral health services, and we are committed to improving lives through compassionate, effective mental health care. We are seeking dedicated and motivated Crisis Response Counselors to join our energetic team in providing short-term, intensive mental health support for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric crises. At NCG, you’ll find a supportive environment where you can grow your career in behavioral health and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Position Overview

As a Community Regional Crisis Response Counselor, you will deliver immediate, community-based crisis intervention and stabilization services to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing severe mental health crises. In this mobile role, you will respond to clients in need within the community, offering assessment, counseling, and case management to help stabilize mental health symptoms and prevent hospitalization.

This is a field-based position with travel required across Northern Virginia, and includes flexible scheduling and a weekly on-call rotation to provide 24/7 crisis response coverage.

Salary:

• QMHP: Starting at $73,500
• Licensed Eligible: Starting at $77,500
• Fully Licensed: Starting at $81,000
• Additional stipend available for Spanish-speaking professionals
  Sign-On Bonus: $1,500

Key Responsibilities

• Crisis Intervention:

  • Provide mobile crisis intervention and case management services to individuals and families experiencing psychiatric crises, with a focus on stabilization and avoiding hospitalization.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of mental health, co-occurring substance use, and related risks.
  • Offer intensive, short-term counseling, treatment planning, and follow-up support for clients and families.

• Service Coordination:

  • Facilitate wraparound team meetings to gather input from clients, family members, and other support networks, and ensure a collaborative approach to stabilization.
  • Develop a service plan that includes identified problem areas, needs, strategies, and service objectives, with input from the client and support team.
  • Engage with external community resources to ensure the client’s support network is comprehensive and effective.

• Documentation & Communication:

  • Maintain clear, detailed documentation of all interactions, assessments, and service plans.
  • Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and support networks, providing written and verbal updates as required.

• Teamwork & Flexibility:

  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, participating in a weekly on-call rotation to ensure 24-hour community coverage.
  • Travel across various Northern Virginia locations to respond to client needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in a human services field from an accredited institution.
• Experience: At least one year of clinical experience with children, adolescents, or adults experiencing mental health crises.
• Licensure: Registered with the Virginia Department of Health Professions as both a QMHP-C and QMHP-A, or licensed/licensed-eligible.
• Additional Requirements: Valid driver’s license and a good driving record due to the travel requirements of this position.

Why Join National Counseling Group?

• Competitive Compensation: Salaries commensurate with experience and additional stipend for Spanish-speaking professionals.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA options, and company-paid life insurance.
• Supplemental Benefits: Voluntary options including Accident, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability insurance.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about crisis intervention and want to be part of a dedicated team focused on improving lives, apply today to join National Counseling Group as a Community Regional Crisis Response Counselor.

Apply Now and make a meaningful impact in mental health care!

Legal Information:

ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com. If you require relay service assistance, please click on the following link to review information on your state’s relay service: http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/trsphonebk.html

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States.

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.

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Salary : $73,500 - $81,000