Mobile Clinic Clinician

MOBILE CLINIC CLINICIAN

Under the general supervision of the Associate VP of Innovation & Community Engagement, the Community-Based Mobile Clinic Clinician delivers proactive, person-centered clinical and preventive services to individuals across Wayne County. This role emphasizes outreach and engagement through mobile health, meeting people where they are, with the goal of increasing equitable access to behavioral health care, reducing disparities, and promoting mental wellness in underserved populations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct clinical and preventive behavioral health services in the community, including crisis intervention, de-escalation, brief assessments, education, and engagement.

• Submits complete case documentation following DWIHN policies and procedures.
• Documents all crisis intervention activities in the electronic medical record to ensure accuracy of records and regulatory compliance.
• Provides coordination and follow-up for clients and assists in obtaining necessary additional services, coordinating with the Access Center or the individual's current outpatient therapy plan.

• Participates in mobile outreach events and health equity campaigns focused on serving historically marginalized groups, including seniors, youth, unhoused individuals, and communities of color.
• Collaborates with peer support specialists, nurses, outreach teams, and local partners to ensure integrated service delivery across physical and behavioral health needs.
• Identifies social determinants of health impacting clients and connects them to necessary resources such as housing, food, transportation, and legal supports.
• Utilizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices that honor the lived experiences and identities of individuals served.
• Engages caregivers and families in care planning and preventive wellness conversations to support recovery and long-term stabilization.
• Supports population health efforts by promoting mental health education, substance use prevention, and resilience-building within community spaces.
• Maintains timely and complete documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with DWIHN and MDHHS standards.
• Participates in community advisory boards, neighborhood events, and advocacy efforts to elevate community voices in service delivery.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA'S)

• Knowledge of crisis training and experience in de-escalation, i.e., suicide prevention, development of crisis plans, trauma informed care, etc.

• Strong knowledge of health equity, prevention frameworks, trauma-informed care, and mobile outreach models.
• Knowledge of local neighborhoods and the unique behavioral health challenges within underserved Wayne County communities.
• Experience using motivational interviewing and brief interventions to build trust with people in crisis or disconnected from traditional systems.
• Ability to navigate community-based settings, including shelters, encampments, schools, and other non-traditional care sites.
• Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration with physical health providers, housing partners, peer specialists, and law enforcement as appropriate.
• Proficient in electronic documentation, communication, problem solving, and crisis decision-making.
• Commitment to reducing stigma, improving access, and advancing health justice for vulnerable populations.

• Assessment skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Decision Making skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Collaboration skills.
• Active Listening skills.
• Adaptability skills.
• Technology skills (GPS navigation, MHWIN, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Teams)
• Teamwork Skills.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Rapport-building skills.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically and socially diverse population.
• Judgement/Reasoning ability.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

A Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, the Social Services, or a related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of full-time paid professional clinical experience working in a direct service capacity in community mental health.

REQUIRED LICENSE(S).

A Valid State of Michigan clinical licensure: RN, LMSW, LMHC, LPC, LLP or PhD.

(A limited license will be accepted).

A Valid State of Michigan Driver's License with a safe and acceptable driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employees in this classification must travel throughout Wayne County. Candidates will be required to travel to community-based settings, hospitals, schools, courts, etc. The work day is spent on a mobile clinic van.

There will be positions offered for a shift of 10am-6pm. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a general description of the essential functions performed. Management retains the discretion to add or change the position at any time.

Please Note: DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process.

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer