Description
Northwest Connections is seeking Mobile Mental Health Crisis Workers to provide in-person crisis intervention and risk assessment for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies in Wood County, Wisconsin. This is a part-time, on-call position with flexible scheduling, ideal for clinicians seeking supplemental income. This role operates under Wisconsin DHS 34 and Chapter 51 statutes.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond on-call to mobile mental health crisis situations
- Conduct mental health and suicide risk assessments
- Provide crisis intervention and support least-restrictive response planning
- Collaborate with law enforcement and community partners
- Complete required clinical documentation
Schedule & Location
- Part-time, on-call
- Available shifts: 7 days a week, 8AM – 4PM
- Home-based/on-call with responses throughout Wood County, including Marshfield, WI Rapids
Pay & Compensation
- $40.00 per 8-hour on-call shift (paid whether dispatched or not)
- $27.50/hour when responding (assessment, travel, documentation)
- $0.70/mile mileage reimbursement
- $18.00/hour training pay
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in mental health or behavioral health services (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services–related field preferred
- Equivalent experience considered in place of degree
- Strong skills in crisis assessment, de-escalation, and decision-making
- Ability to respond within 30–45 minutes to most locations in the county