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Carver County is accepting applications for a Crisis Therapist in our innovative and well-established Mental Health Crisis Program. Under the direction of the Crisis Supervisor, the Crisis Therapist is responsible for providing mobile mental health crisis services to residents of McLeod County and Carver County. The Crisis Therapist provides diagnostic and risk assessments, therapeutic interventions, treatment and disposition planning. Stabilization, follow-up services, safety welfare checks and consultation to community professionals are also provided. Goal is to stabilize the immediate crisis, return and improve a prior level of functioning, coordination of outpatient services and to avoid out of home placements and hospitalization. This position will primarily work day hours as well as one to two weekends per month. Occasional evening hours may be required based on staffing needs. This position will primarily serve McLeod County but may also respond to clients in Carver County. The full range for this position is $80,496-$120.764.80 annually. The hiring range for this position is $83,553.60 to $100,609.60, depending on qualifications and experience. Provides direct diagnostic and risk assessment, brief crisis intervention, treatment planning and follow up services for children, adults, individuals, families and/or groups; and mental health consultation to professionals in the community. Provides crisis stabilization services and coordination of care functions. Assists in maintaining Crisis Program and collaborative relationships. Provides training and education. Assists in the development and expansion of mental health crisis response services in McLeod and Carver Counties. Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.