Sanford Health·Bemidji, Minnesota
The Crisis Response Worker provides immediate crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization for adults and children in community settings. They are responsible for the delivery, coordination, and documentation of short-term intensive mental health services.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
12 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
$4.00 - $40.00 On Call Position: $4.00 / Hour on Call | $40.00 / Hour in Crisis Response
Mobile crisis is a well established team that is forward thinking and innovative. Your work would be greatly impacting not only the community you live in, but you would also be helping develop the future of behavioral health workers and the continuum of care while working with an adult and children population. If you've had dreams of how the community and world could experience behavioral health differently and love to think outside the box to meet people where they are at - this is the position for you!
This is an on call position, with flexibility in scheduling. Does require working overnights, weekends and some holidays. This is a great team who work well together and are willing to work collaboratively. This position does not require a college degree, must meet criteria for a Mental Health Practitioner as defined by Minnesota Department of Human Services.
The Crisis Response Worker is a member of a mobile crisis response team consisting of two or more mental health professionals, or at least one mental health professional and one mental health practitioner, and provides immediate crisis response. Has direct contact with individuals in crisis and is responsible for the delivery, coordination, and documentation of short-term, intensive mental health services provided during a mental health crisis or emergency.
The Crisis Response Worker, under clinical supervision if not independently clinically licensed, coordinates the delivery of program services including Crisis Assessment, Intervention and Stabilization.
Crisis Response Worker must be experienced in, and have knowledge of: Mental health assessment, treatment engagement strategies, engagement of recipient's support system, crisis intervention techniques and emergency clinical decision-making abilities.
Documents on-site observations and all interventions.
Interventions are individualized and culturally responsive.
Work is often performed in community settings and may involve coordination with additional community services.
In Minnesota, must have at least 30 hours of crisis intervention and stabilization training during the past two years and meet the Minnesota Department of Human Services requirements for Mental Health Practitioner: Master's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences with at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to individuals with mental illness; or 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of mental health services to individuals with mental illness.
Must possess a valid class D driver's license and auto insurance. Must maintain a good driving record and have access to personal vehicle and willingness to use the vehicle in carrying out position responsibilities.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Candidates must meet Minnesota Department of Human Services criteria for a Mental Health Practitioner, which includes specific education or supervised experience hours. A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and 30 hours of recent crisis intervention training are required.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Minnesota often reflect steady demand in community, residential, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and transportation requirements. These roles can be competitive because employers look for reliability, CPR/First Aid certification, a valid Minnesota driver’s license, and a clean DHS background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and driving record before applying.
