Crisis Co-Responder Therapist

Job overview

The Crisis Co-Responder Therapist works onsite in Bryson City, NC, partnering with law enforcement in the community. Compensation is $75,000, with the posting describing a fixed rate aligned to responsibilities, experience, and contract parameters. Appalachian Community Services provides mental health, behavioral health, substance use, developmental disability, and crisis services across seven western North Carolina counties. The therapist provides immediate clinical support during behavioral health crises, assesses safety and service needs, and connects individuals with community-based treatment and resources. Short-term follow-up and care coordination are intended to help reduce repeat crises, emergency department visits, and law enforcement involvement.

What you'll do

• Respond to behavioral health crisis calls with law enforcement
• provide on-scene clinical support and de-escalation once the scene is safe
• assess mental health, suicide risk, substance use, and service needs
• coordinate care plans and referrals
• document services and collaborate with community partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

crisis co-responder therapist

bryson city nc

true team medical

appalachian community services

crisis response

law enforcement partnership

clinical assessment

de-escalation

care coordination

master’s degree required

$75,000

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health plan
• HSA or FSA
• dental and vision plans
• paid time off
• 401(k) or Roth IRA
• supplemental benefits
• educational assistance
• licensure residency program for full-time clinical staff
• career development opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in a behavioral health field, an associate-level North Carolina license or equivalent, and at least two years of behavioral health experience. Crisis response or law enforcement partnership experience is a plus.

About the employer

True Team Medical is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.