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Field EMT for Mobile Crisis Team (2 positions)

Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Mobile Crisis Response Team (2 positions)

Location: Sausalito (office)/Marin City (service area), California 

Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt employee

Reports To: Executive Director

Overview: We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join our Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT). The EMT will play a critical role in providing immediate, on-site medical care to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis or other behavioral health emergencies. You will help assess and stabilize patients, ensuring their safety and wellbeing while delivering emergency medical interventions when needed.

Program Description: The EMT would be a part of a two-person field team, consisting of a Crisis Intervention Specialist and an EMT, who would be deployed as a part of our mobile crisis response team for Marin City. This is a pilot program through the Community Response Initiative to Strengthen Emergency Systems (C.R.I.S.E.S.) Act (SB 2054). Through the C.R.I.S.E.S. Act, we will provide emergency response for mental health issues, intimate partner/community violence, substance use disorders, and people experiencing homelessness. This will include a toll-free dispatch center and the creation of a Marin-City only first response team. This is a field-based role that requires the ability to work in various community settings, including clients’ homes, public areas, and in collaboration with emergency response teams. The position may require travel within the service area, sometimes in challenging or high-stress environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Crisis Response: Respond to emergency calls involving individuals in mental health crises, including those with substance use disorders, psychiatric emergencies, or other behavioral health concerns.

• Medical Assessment & Intervention: Perform initial assessments of the patient’s physical and mental condition, providing medical care as needed (e.g., administering medications, managing vital signs, and offering basic life support).

• Collaboration: Work closely with mental health professionals, social workers, and other providers as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess and address the medical and behavioral needs of patients.

• Patient Transport: Safely transport individuals to appropriate facilities, if required, while ensuring they are stable and comfortable during transport.

• Documentation & Reporting: Accurately document patient assessments, care provided, and any interactions during mobile crisis response. Ensure that all records comply with healthcare standards and confidentiality requirements.

• Crisis De-escalation Support: Assist in calming and de-escalating patients who may be agitated or distressed, providing a calming presence during high-stress situations.

• Medical Equipment Operation: Ensure all medical equipment is well-maintained, ready for use, and stocked appropriately to respond to emergency situations.

• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols, including infection control measures, and comply with state and federal regulations related to emergency medical services and crisis response operations.

• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for individuals in crisis, ensuring they receive the appropriate medical and mental health resources.

• Community Engagement: Represent the MCRT in a professional and empathetic manner to the community, demonstrating cultural competence and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds.  Participate in training, community outreach, and public education efforts regarding the role of EMTs in mobile crisis response.

Qualifications:

• Education& Certification: Current EMT-Basic certification (or higher) through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and state licensing requirements. 

• CPR and First Aid certification.

• Completion of an accredited EMT program.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as an EMT in a pre-hospital care setting, preferably with experience in crisis intervention or behavioral health environments.

• Experience in de-escalation techniques and working with individuals in behavioral health crises is preferred.

• Skills: Strong clinical skills in basic life support, patient assessment, and emergency care. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and de-escalation strategies is a plus.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals in crisis.

• Physical & Mental Stamina: Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure. Must be able to lift and transport patients as necessary and work in diverse environments (e.g., outdoor settings, homes, community centers).

• Teamwork: Strong ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of mental health professionals, healthcare professionals, crisis counselors, and other first responders.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and team members.

• Valid Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, as some travel within the community is required.

• Ability to assess, stabilize, and provide appropriate medical care in emergency situations.

• Compassionate, patient, and non-judgmental demeanor.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of local mental health resources and services.

• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.

Work Environment:

• Mobile crisis response requires the EMT to be adaptable, as work may occur in various environments such as homes, community centers, public spaces, or on the street.

• The role requires working non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

• Three 12-hour shifts, weekends and/or nights required

• Approximate start date - May 5th, 2025

• Will be required to walk up to 2-3 miles per shift, often through various urban and rural settings, including crowded public areas and private residences. The role requires strong physical stamina to handle the demands of outreach work and crisis intervention.

Compensation/other benefits:

• Full-time, non-exempt employee

• $36/hr. 

• 15 days paid vacation and 14 paid holidays

• Position dependent on funding.  Funded through August 30, 2026. 

Application:

• Resume

• 3 professional references 

• Cover letter (no more than 1 page)

• Please submit all materials via email to: miraguidi@marincountycooperationteam.org.  Please indicate “EMT- YOUR NAME” in the subject line of your email.  No phone calls please. Open until filled.