Crisis Clinician: Mobile Crisis- Part-time- Weekend Hours- 4164

Crisis Clinician: Mobile Crisis- Part-time- Weekend Hours

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Job Title: Crisis Clinician

Employment Type: Part-time, 20 hours/week

Scheduled Hours: Sat/Sunday 8am-6pm flexibility of days/hours considered

Program: MCRT, Windsor, CT

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 Join CHR?

• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites). Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• Career Development: FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs. Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
• Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend. FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families. Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• And So Much More: Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

Compensation: $60,496/minimum, and up commensurate 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 an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply. Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!