Crisis Clinician: Mobile Crisis Response Team - Per Diem - 6968

Up to $8,000 incentive eligible! 

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JOB TITLE:                          Crisis Clinician

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:       Per-Diem

SCHEDULED HOURS:       Per-Diem

PROGRAM/LOCATION:   MCRT

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT)

24/7 crisis triage and mobile crisis assessment.  Telephone triage and mobile crisis interventions at home, court and other community settings are available.  Assessments are provided to determine level of risk, linkage to appropriate community services, or to evaluate whether there is a need for hospitalization.  Interventions are provided to assist individuals to remain safely in the community and to engage in treatment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides mobile crisis assessments and interventions at home, court and other community settings are available. 
• Assessments are provided to determine level of risk, linkage to appropriate community services, or to evaluate whether there is a need for hospitalization.  Interventions are provided to assist individuals to remain safely in the community and to engage in treatment.
• Connects clients at risk to ongoing agency clinical services and supports.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: Master’s degree in behavioral health field.

Experience: Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience as a psychotherapist working with people with addiction and/or mental health disorders and/or serious emotional disorders. Relevant experience to program model to which individual is assigned.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW or other license to practice psychotherapy in State of CT preferred. License eligible required. (All staff who have their MSW and are practicing clinical social work must be licensed, with either the LMSW or LCSW. MSWs who are not licensed will be not allowed to work for CHR until their license is obtained. Recent graduates may work as long as they have a valid Temporary Permit which allows the holder to practice as a master social worker and is valid for 120 calendar days after the date the master’s degree was awarded.)

Training: Demonstrated training and experience in all aspects of behavioral health treatment, assessment, evaluation and provision of individual, group and family therapy.

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

$28.00/hr- $30.00/hr, dependent upon licensure

*Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!