Job Description:

Crisis Response Clinician

📍 Indianapolis, IN
🏥 Department: Crisis Services
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time

**Great opportunity for license-eligible clinicians seeking hours toward independent licensure!

Be the Calm in Someone’s Crisis

When someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, one compassionate, skilled professional can change everything.

At Adult & Child Health, our Crisis Response Clinicians provide immediate, life-changing support to individuals and families during their most vulnerable moments. In this role, you won’t just provide care—you’ll help stabilize, support, and connect people to the resources they need to move forward.

If you’re passionate about crisis intervention, fast-paced environments, and meaningful work that truly matters, this is an opportunity to make a powerful impact every single day.

Why Join Our Crisis Team?

We understand the importance of supporting those who support others—especially in crisis work.

Work-Life Balance & Time Off

• 29 Days of PTO (vacation + holidays)
• Structured full-time schedule

Financial & Career Benefits

• HRSA Loan Repayment eligibility (if applicable)
• Competitive 401(k) with up to 5% employer match
• Mileage reimbursement for community-based work

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & wellness programs
• Employee discounts (travel, entertainment, and more)

What You’ll Do

As a Crisis Response Clinician, you will respond to and support individuals experiencing behavioral health crises in real time.

Crisis Assessment & Intervention

• Conduct comprehensive crisis assessments to determine immediate needs and level of risk
• Provide on-the-spot crisis intervention to ensure client safety and stabilization
• Support individuals and families through de-escalation and emotional support

Treatment Planning & Support

• Develop and implement individualized treatment and safety plans
• Connect clients to appropriate ongoing services and community resources
• Provide guidance to families and support systems during crisis situations

Collaboration & Care Coordination

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, and referral sources
• Coordinate care to ensure clients receive timely and appropriate follow-up services

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete accurate, timely documentation of all assessments, interventions, and services
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
  • Social Work
  • Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Or a related behavioral health field

Licensure (Preferred)

• LCSW, LMHC/LPC, LMFT, or equivalent Indiana licensure
• License-eligible candidates encouraged to apply (if applicable)

Experience

• Experience in crisis intervention, emergency services, or behavioral health preferred

What Makes You a Great Fit

✔ Ability to stay calm and focused in high-pressure situations
✔ Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
✔ Excellent communication and de-escalation abilities
✔ Passion for helping individuals in crisis
✔ Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to care

Additional Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to meet background screening requirements
• Comfortable working in community-based settings

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Make a Real Difference When It Matters Most

At Adult & Child Health, our Crisis Response Clinicians are on the front lines of behavioral health—providing hope, stability, and connection when it’s needed most.

If you're ready to use your skills in a fast-paced, purpose-driven role, we encourage you to apply today.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.