Crisis Clinician Team Leader

BHcare Inc.•North Branford, CT

8d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

BHcare is seeking a Crisis Clinician / Clinical Team Leader for its Adult Outpatient Clinic in North Branford, Connecticut. This full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week role provides mobile and clinic-based crisis intervention while offering clinical leadership and oversight to Community Support Services (CSS) staff. The position supports individuals experiencing behavioral health and substance use crises and helps coordinate timely, effective care throughout recovery. Candidates must reside in Connecticut. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The anticipated salary range is $65,000–$85,000, with actual compensation determined by factors including skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, and internal equity. BHcare offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, company-observed holidays, a retirement savings plan, and other fringe benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, schedule, and applicable plan or policy. BHcare provides behavioral health, substance use, housing, domestic violence, and community-based services across Connecticut. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field; PhD or PsyD also considered.
Connecticut professional licensure required; LCSW strongly preferred, with LMSW, LPC, or other eligible mental health licenses considered.
Ability to obtain and maintain Emergency Certificate authorization.
Experience providing behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
Strong knowledge of severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and recovery-oriented practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Must reside in Connecticut.

Nice To Haves

Prior Emergency Certificate training.
Experience supervising or providing clinical oversight to behavioral health staff.
Experience working with community-based behavioral health programs and hospital systems.

Responsibilities

Provide crisis assessments, intake evaluations, risk screenings, and recovery planning for individuals experiencing behavioral health and substance use crises.
Deliver mobile and clinic-based crisis intervention services and coordinate appropriate levels of care.
Serve as a liaison with hospitals, emergency departments, and community providers to support continuity of care and discharge planning.
Maintain a clinical caseload and provide direct therapeutic services.
Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and ongoing support to Community Support Services staff.
Review documentation, treatment plans, and high-risk cases to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.
Participate in an on-call rotation, providing clinical and administrative support as needed.