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Crisis Responder jobs are open across healthcare systems, community mental health centers, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, at every level from entry-level to senior and supervisory, with specializations in mobile crisis response, psychiatric emergency services, and substance use intervention. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Number: 26-12485
Job Summary: The jail liaison/community hybrid plays a critical role on Integral Care's Expanded Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (EMCOT), providing professional, trauma-informed, and culturally competent mental health care to adults currently at Travis County Correctional Complex (TCCC) and Central Booking (CB) identified to have mental health concerns. This position also supports emergent response for other partners (LEO, EMS, the 911 Call Center) in the community. The jail liaison is responsible for responding to referrals from jail counseling, client attorneys, judges, and internal referrals to assess the needs of these individuals with the goal of connecting them to mental health care services upon release or as part of bond condition. The jail liaison works closely with defense attorneys and Travis County Sherrif's Office Crisis Intervention Team to communicate the outcome of the assessment and coordinate placement at one of Integral Care's respite/residential facilities or inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, as needed. The jail liaison is responsible for conducting on-site crisis intervention and assessments, suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and referral services. EMCOT provides flexible services and support to individuals who are not currently connected to mental health services, aiming to help maintain stability, prevent further crisis and arrest, and provide connection to ongoing mental health services.
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. Master's Degree preferred.
License:
Required:
- Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Hours: Full-Time.
Workdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday or Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Workhours: 6:00AM - 4:00PM.
Salary: $24.18 - $25.39 an hour based on education, plus an additional 10% crisis stipend.
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.
This position requires in-person, on-site presence at designated locations in Travis County, Texas, which may be scheduled or on short notice, to support agency operations. All work performed by this position must be performed in the State of Texas.
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
Job Number: 26-12485
Job Summary: The jail liaison/community hybrid plays a critical role on Integral Care's Expanded Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (EMCOT), providing professional, trauma-informed, and culturally competent mental health care to adults currently at Travis County Correctional Complex (TCCC) and Central Booking (CB) identified to have mental health concerns. This position also supports emergent response for other partners (LEO, EMS, the 911 Call Center) in the community. The jail liaison is responsible for responding to referrals from jail counseling, client attorneys, judges, and internal referrals to assess the needs of these individuals with the goal of connecting them to mental health care services upon release or as part of bond condition. The jail liaison works closely with defense attorneys and Travis County Sherrif's Office Crisis Intervention Team to communicate the outcome of the assessment and coordinate placement at one of Integral Care's respite/residential facilities or inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, as needed. The jail liaison is responsible for conducting on-site crisis intervention and assessments, suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and referral services. EMCOT provides flexible services and support to individuals who are not currently connected to mental health services, aiming to help maintain stability, prevent further crisis and arrest, and provide connection to ongoing mental health services.
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. Master's Degree preferred.
License:
Required:
- Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Hours: Full-Time.
Workdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday or Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Workhours: 6:00AM - 4:00PM.
Salary: $24.18 - $25.39 an hour based on education, plus an additional 10% crisis stipend.
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.
This position requires in-person, on-site presence at designated locations in Travis County, Texas, which may be scheduled or on short notice, to support agency operations. All work performed by this position must be performed in the State of Texas.
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
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in crisis responder jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field
- Experience conducting risk assessments and developing safety plans for individuals in crisis
- Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed care principles
- Current CPR and first aid certification, with Mental Health First Aid preferred
- Ability to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for mobile crisis response duties
Tips for Your Crisis Responder Job Search
Tailor your resume to crisis settings
Highlight de-escalation techniques, safety planning experience, and any crisis line or mobile unit work by name. Employers screening crisis responder resumes look for concrete protocol knowledge, not just general counseling or social work language.
List every relevant certification you hold
Certifications like Mental Health First Aid, CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, and QPR Suicide Prevention carry real weight in applicant screening. Place them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so reviewers find them immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists crisis responder openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by care setting and population
Crisis responder roles vary significantly by population served, whether pediatric, adult, or geriatric, and by setting, such as hospital ED, community mobile team, or correctional facility. Targeting roles that match your clinical background improves both fit and callback rates.
Prepare a scenario-based interview response
Interviewers for crisis responder positions almost always use behavioral questions tied to real incidents. Practice walking through a specific call or intervention using a situation, action, outcome format, emphasizing how you managed safety and coordinated with other responders.
Negotiate schedule flexibility, not just pay
Crisis responder roles frequently involve rotating shifts, on-call obligations, or overnight hours. During negotiation, ask specifically about shift differentials, schedule rotation frequency, and whether on-call time counts toward overtime, since these affect your actual working conditions significantly.
Crisis Responder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most crisis responders?
Integral Care, Appalachian Community Services, and La Crosse County are hiring the most crisis responders right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, North Carolina, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at community mental health centers, hospital systems, and county behavioral health departments.
How many crisis responder jobs are remote?
About 33% of crisis responder openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. Remote positions are most common in crisis line work and telehealth-based behavioral health triage, where responders support individuals by phone or video rather than in person.
How do you become a crisis responder?
Start with a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, then gain direct experience through internships, volunteer crisis line work, or entry-level case management roles. Complete certifications like Mental Health First Aid and CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention. Many employers also require a clean background check and a valid driver's license before hiring.
Can you get hired as a crisis responder with little or no experience?
Yes, some entry-level crisis responder positions are designed for candidates without direct field experience, particularly at crisis call centers and community outreach programs. Volunteering on a crisis line, completing a relevant internship, or earning certifications in de-escalation and suicide prevention can substitute for paid experience when applying to these roles.
What does the crisis responder interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen, then move to one or two rounds of in-person or video interviews. Expect behavioral questions that ask you to walk through specific crisis scenarios, as well as questions about your approach to risk assessment and safety planning. Some organizations also include a panel interview with clinical supervisors or a brief written scenario exercise.
Where can I find and apply to crisis responder jobs?
You can find and apply to crisis responder jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, care setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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