911 Diversion Mental Health Clinician - Part Time (10343) at Baltimore Crisis Response, INC

Baltimore, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

42.25

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Crisis Counseling, Suicide Prevention, Safety Planning, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health Assessment, Coordination, Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Baltimore Police Station Headquarters - Baltimore , MD 21202Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $39.50 - $42.25 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 10%Job Shift: DaytimeJob Category: Counselors and Therapists911 Diversion Mental Health Therapist 📍 Baltimore, Maryland 💰 $39.50-$42.25 Hourly 🕒 Part- Time | Shifts: 7:00AM-3:00PM | Every other weekend Being the Leader Communities Need in Moments of Crisis. About Us Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI) is a nationally recognized nonprofit and Baltimore’s only comprehensive crisis response system. Since 1992, we’ve been at the forefront of behavioral health crisis care — providing timely, community-based services for individuals and families experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. The Opportunity We are seeking a 911 Diversion Mental Health Therapist to join Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI) as part of the on-site team at the Baltimore City Police Department’s 911 Call Center. In this role, you’ll help transform how our city responds to behavioral health emergencies and be a calm presence in moments of crisis. You’ll assess high-acuity behavioral health calls, provide crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and safety planning, and coordinate with police, EMS, and mobile crisis teams to ensure individuals receive the right level of care. This is more than crisis intervention — it’s an opportunity to make a real difference, promote safety, and support Baltimore’s community response to behavioral health needs. What You’ll Do Answer and assess high-acuity behavioral health calls. Provide crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and safety planning. Coordinate with police, EMS, and mobile crisis teams for the right level of care. QualificationsQualifications Maryland LGPC or LMSW license (required); LCPC/LCSW-C (preferred). 2+ years as a counseling professional (preferred) Strong crisis intervention skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Why Join BCRI 🏥 Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 💼 403(b) Retirement Plan. 🌴 Generous PTO – Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays. 📚 Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Support. 💙 Be part of an innovative, impact-driven team shaping the future of crisis care. Make a Difference. Lead with Compassion. This is more than a leadership role — it’s a chance to help individuals and families find stability in their most vulnerable moments. 👉 Apply today and become a guiding force for change.

Responsibilities

The clinician will answer and assess high-acuity behavioral health calls received through the 911 system, providing immediate crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and safety planning services. This role also involves coordinating necessary follow-up care with police, EMS, and mobile crisis teams to ensure appropriate service delivery.