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JOB TITLE: Crisis Clinician

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM with some flexibility for evening hours if needed.

PROGRAM: MCRT, Primary work location Troop C Tolland, CT

PC#: 2864

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM

Our Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) rapidly responds 24/7 to requests for crisis interventions in the community. Referral sources include health care providers, family members, self-referral, police and other community member. Tasks include telephone triage, mobile crisis assessments, risk assessments, de-escalation, safety planning, working with EMS as needed, facilitating referrals to emergency department, community mental/substance abuse treatment and other linkages in the community.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• MCRT is a fast-paced clinical environment dedicated to assisting vulnerable populations access high quality health care in the least restrictive setting. The program provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience needed to create a strong foundation for your career!
• Work environment is professional, training and career growth oriented, supportive, innovative and values diverse perspectives. Come join our team!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes crisis assessments of adults who are in crisis in a comprehensive manner attending to their safety and needs. Includes co-response with law enforcement.
• Develops treatment plans with and for the person in crisis that utilize community-based health, behavioral health, and social services that will ameliorate the presenting crisis.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Works with the person in crisis and their support network to fortify their strengths, coping skills and develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural support.
• Assists the person in crisis with engagement or reengagement in needed
• Documents ongoing client progress and
• Recognizes the importance of individual and cultural differences that influence behavior and applies such understanding and sensitivity to each person’s situation.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with natural supports, other service providers and with members of the MCRT to accomplish the overall program’s mission.
• Performs home, community based, and telephonic
• Relates to clients, family members, and colleagues in a professional, and respectful
• Responsible for Maintaining Client and Staff Records According to Agency Policy
• Participates in weekly supervision and meetings to review client and program
• Maintains continuing professional education as required by licensure, professional standards and CHR policies.
• Provides clinical supervision for graduate level interns as
• Performs all other duties and projects as assigned by the Program Supervisor and/or

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s Degree or higher in mental health field

Experience: Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience as a psychotherapist working with people with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Demonstrated training and experience in all aspects of mental health treatment, assessment, evaluation, safety planning, and provision individual, group and family therapy.

Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work in a pressured situation and maintain clarity, focus, judgement, and compassion.

Flexibility and ability to work with people in crisis in a hopeful and compassionate manner. Ability to communicate concerns effectively to other team members and ask for help as needed. Ability to work independently.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, eligible. Associate License required. Full license preferred.

WHY CHR:

• Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row!
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• 403b Retirement Plan contributions
• Competitive insurance premiums
• Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!
• Education and licensure reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program
• Career development
• Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals
• Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
• Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs
• Robust wellness program
• Annual wellness stipend
• 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members
• Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard
• Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency
• Employee-lead resource groups
• Leadership luncheons with our CEO
• Join any one of our agency committees!
• Stay informed with frequent updates
• Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
• Monthly newsletters
• And much, much more…!

*Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.

COMPENSATION*:

$60,496/yr minimum to $90,743/yr maximum, dependent upon experience. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives.

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,496.00 - $90,743.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMSW, LMFTA, LPCA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person