Mobile Crisis Response Therapist — Full-Time, 0.9 FTE, Days

Job overview

The Mobile Crisis Response Therapist role is onsite in Helena, MT, providing in-person crisis response across community locations. The schedule is full-time, 0.9 FTE, day shift. Compensation is $29.23–$51.54 per hour. The role supports a growing, community-based behavioral health program through a multidisciplinary team model. The therapist responds to behavioral health crises, assesses risk, provides stabilization and brief therapeutic support, and connects people with ongoing services. Working alongside an allied responder and community partners, the role helps individuals receive timely, trauma-informed support and appropriate follow-up care.

What you'll do

• Respond to behavioral health crises in the community using a provided vehicle
• conduct mental health and risk assessments
• provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and brief therapeutic support
• develop safety plans and determine appropriate levels of care
• coordinate follow-up care
• collaborate with law enforcement, EMS, and community partners when needed
• document services and support billing workflows
• provide follow-up outreach for up to 14 days
• participate in meetings, supervision, and training. Licensed clinicians additionally make clinical decisions about hospitalization or higher levels of care, support involuntary commitment processes when necessary, and consult with families, providers, and community partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mobile crisis response therapist

helena mt

the staff pad

behavioral health

crisis response

crisis stabilization

mental health assessment

trauma-informed care

day shift

0.9 fte

$29.23–$51.54 per hour

community-based care

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• HSA and FSA options
• PTO, vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• tuition assistance
• 403(b) with 3% employer match
• cafeteria, health club membership, and affordable child care.

Why this role

Therapist I licensure-candidate and Therapist II fully licensed pathways are described. Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling required; applicable SWLC/PCLC or LCSW/LCPC licensure and experience requirements vary by level.

About the employer

The Staff Pad is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.