Therapist, Acute Care Service Mobile Crisis Response Team - SIGN ON BONUS!

Description:$5,000 sign on bonus for applicants who are hired for this position; 1/3 at hire, 1/3 at 6 months and 1/3 at 12 months of successful employment!Fulfill your purpose at CLM: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bCS3JufXrPyr7SgiLrusQOur mission at Center for Life Management (CLM) is to change lives and save lives; In Acute Care Services we achieve this daily and get to find the joy in seeing progress through the short-term treatment we provide. We accomplish safe decisions by building skills associated to theory-based suicide assessment, and effective/proven clinical interviewing styles for crisis assessment. To ensure supportive and effective management of the crisis and to produce change, we use peer supports, person centered care, whole health, and a trauma informed approach when working with clients. Our extensive training, supervision, collaborative team and supportive organization help us to build employee longevity while also helping us maintain one of the largest Mobile Crisis teams in the state. If you are looking for a healthy challenge and a rewarding career, come join our dynamic team!Center for Life Management’s Acute Care Department provides telephone crisis assessment, family consultation, emergency assessment, regional rapid response, crisis stabilization, and hospital coordination for admittance and discharge, as medically necessary, to youth, adults and elders. Our Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) specifically offers community-based supports to individuals in need wherever they are albeit at home, work, or anywhere else in the community where the person is experiencing a mental health crisis. Our services are specifically aimed at diverting individuals from emergency room care, unnecessary hospitalizations, and incarceration by collaborating with first responders, health care providers and community-based agencies to stabilize a psychiatric crisis and initiate immediate treatment. The Acute Care MCRT Clinician provides assessment, triage, and referral to appropriate services. This is a full time, 36 hour per week position. Schedule: Mondays 11:00AM - 11:00PM, Tuesdays 5:00PM - 5:00AM, and Thursdays 9:00AM – 7:00PM.Major Functional Areas and Description of DutiesAnswer incoming calls as needed to triage general behavioral health needs and crises.Provide thorough psychosocial and diagnostic assessment to clients in emergent situations to determine best available treatment options to reduce and/or ameliorate psychiatric crisis.Assess the need for psychiatric hospital admission and if needed, facilitate admission and obtain insurance authorization.Provide differential diagnostic treatment, short-term crisis stabilization and counseling support to further mitigate risk and promote wellness. Provide timely documentation on each service delivered.Provide direct service each week to meet key performance indicator expectations.Work collaboratively with other treatment team members, natural supports, hospital-based staff, and other external providers to ensure wrap-around care is provided to the client.Serve on appropriate committees, both internal and external, as determined by supervisor.Function professionally and in a manner that protects the integrity, confidentiality and rights of all patients.Execute all required services and timely documentation in accordance with agency policies and federal/state standards.Maintain professional memberships, licenses, accreditation, certifications, etc.Represent CLM in a professional and appropriate manner in all settings.Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.BenefitsAt Center for Life Management we offer a robust benefits package because caring for our staff is just as important as caring for our clients. Benefits for benefits eligible employees include:Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)Health Reimbursement ArrangementFlexible Spending AccountPaid earned time (3 weeks accrued in year one, caps at 6 weeks with tenure)Paid holidays (8) including birthday holiday403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% company contribution upon 1 year of employmentLife Insurance paid by companyShort and Long Term Disability paid by companyAccidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance paid by companyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), accessible to staff and their natural supportsCompany issued cell phone and laptop as needed for roleScholarship for professional advancementMileage reimbursement for applicable positionsOn the job training and continuing education opportunitiesRewarding and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career growthMeaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serveFlexible work scheduleTeamwork, teamwork and more teamwork!#CLMHP1Requirements:Qualifications and SkillsMaster’s degree required.Licensed or license eligible (LICSW, LCMHC or LMFT) in the State of New Hampshire, preferred. Minimum of two years of direct mental health experience.Crisis intervention experience, training, and/or education, preferred.Experience working with co-occurring disorders preferred.Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent clinical situations.Proficient computer skills, specifically with all Microsoft office applications.Ability to document effectively and efficiently in course of clinical work.Ability to navigate an electronic health record. Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision.Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services.Demonstrate effective communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.