Mental Health Crisis Responder MCOT - QMHP

Job Number: 25-6406

Job Summary: Integral Care is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to serve as a Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) Crisis Specialist. This role provides immediate, person-centered, trauma-informed response to individuals experiencing mental health crisis in the community. The specialist conducts assessments, delivers brief interventions, and facilitates linkage to ongoing services for both adults and youth. The position works collaboratively with the community, Austin area hospitals, schools, Integral Care's Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES), and the Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) of the Austin Police Department and Travis County Sheriff's Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rapid, community-based crisis intervention and mental health assessments.
• Develop short-term care plans and ensure appropriate service linkage.
• Collaborate with hospitals, law enforcement, and internal teams to support client stabilization.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Contribute to performance and quality standards within the unit.
• May carry a limited caseload.
  
  

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.

Education

• Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field required. Masters Degree preferred.
  
  

License

• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record required.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience conducting mental health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Bilingual preferred.
  
  

Hours: Full-Time.

Workdays: Monday - Friday, Some weekends.

Workhours: 8:00AM - 6:00PM, 10:00AM - 8:00PM, or 12:00PM - 10:00PM.

Salary: $24.18 - $25.39 an hour based on education plus and addition 10% crisis stipend.

Position may be eligible for an additional shift differential pay.

• Second Shift: $3.25/hour.
• Third Shift: $7.25/hour.
• Weekend Shift: $8.00/hour.
  
  

Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
• Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement account
• Gold's gym membership discount
• Mileage reimbursement
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.

LPHA Keywords: Mental Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor

QMHP Keywords: Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker

LCDC Keywords: Counselor, LCDC Counselor, LCDC Intern, Counselor Intern, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, Direct Care Staff, Caseworker