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Mobile Crisis Responder - 2nd & 3rd shift

NorthKey Community Care·Covington, Kentucky

$17 - $18/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 21 days ago
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About the role

Provide in-person community crisis response to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises. Work within an interdisciplinary team to de-escalate situations, develop safety plans, and coordinate care resources.

NorthKey Community Care is seeking multiple full-time and part-time Mobile Crisis Responders to provide in-person community crisis response as part of a team to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises in the Northern Kentucky community.

The position will be based in NorthKey's Covington, Kentucky, office, but will involve traveling throughout the Northern Kentucky region to respond to crises.

We are hiring for 2nd (4:30 pm to 1 pm) and 3rd (12:30 pm to 9:00 am) shifts, full-time.

All of these positions WILL require weekend shifts and holiday rotation.

This position is on-site at 502 Farrell Drive, Covington, KY 41011.

Perks & Pay • Salary

  • $17.40 - $18.40 per hour (First shift - $17.40, Second/Third shift - $18.40)
  • Up to 12% annual bonus
  • Strong team and family-oriented work environment
  • Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (16 days your first year, including your Birthday)
  • Individual and family health insurance and other insurance plans offered
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
  • In-service training

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field is preferred, or a Peer Support Certification is preferred.
  • High School Diploma and at least one year of experience working with individuals with mental health diagnoses may substitute for a bachelor’s degree or Peer Support certification.
  • Relevant knowledge, training, and experience in the behavioral health field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license, have a personal vehicle, and the ability to drive a vehicle.
  • Job duties
  • Respond in person as part of a team to community settings, including homes, schools, hospitals, and other locations, to individuals who are experiencing mental health and substance use crises.
  • Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to de-escalate crises and develop effective safety plans.
  • Assist individuals in developing a plan for care, including arranging hospitalization or outpatient resources as indicated.
  • Effectively address the functional challenges of individuals served.
  • Identify and address risks and current or potential gaps in care to prevent unnecessary deterioration that could result in hospitalizations, emergency room visits, or loss of independence in vocational, academic, and/or social functioning.
  • Provide education to clients to promote improved functioning and skills development.
  • Coordinate transportation for clients to appointments, which connect them to community resources and services.
  • Collaborate with other members of the care team involved in the client’s case.
  • Collaborate with community providers, including law enforcement and hospital staff, to establish an appropriate community response to identified individuals.
  • Educate clients and/or families and significant others on resources to assist with identified needs.
  • Maintain HIPAA compliance and client confidentiality.
  • Complete initial and/or annual, and other mandatory training as assigned related to crises.

Northkey community care - Company overview

Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided effective and efficient mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Come join the NorthKey team to help Transform Lives and Communities Through Excellence in Mental Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disabilities services!

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in behavioral health or Peer Support Certification is preferred, though a high school diploma with one year of relevant experience may substitute. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Education
  • Crisis Intervention
  • De-escalation
  • Safety Planning
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Behavioral Health
  • Case Coordination

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) With Employer Match
  • Annual Bonus
  • Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
  • In-service Training

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$17 - $18/hr
Location
Covington, Kentucky
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Closes
Oct 5, 2026
Application
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NorthKey Community Care

NorthKey Community Care is transforming lives and communities through excellence in mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services. NorthKey Community Care has been providing quality mental health, substance use, and developmental disability services in the...

Salary listed on 9 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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