Part- Time -Crisis Clinician - Rest Center

McCall Behavioral Health Network • Winstead, CT

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About The Position

The Crisis Clinician provides direct clinical services to individuals admitted to the REST Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), a short-term, voluntary alternative to psychiatric inpatient hospitalization. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the clinician conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develops individualized crisis stabilization plans, delivers evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and coordinates discharge and step-down care.

Positions are available on day, evening, and overnight shifts. Licensed clinicians are required for day and evening shifts. Associate licensed clinicians may be eligible for overnight positions under appropriate supervision, provided they are actively working toward full licensure and engaged in clinical supervision.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Connecticut clinical license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) for day and evening positions.
• For overnight positions, associate licensure (LCSW-A or LPC-A), active progress toward full licensure, and engagement in clinical supervision.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention principles.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and strong written documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods, use a phone, and work on a computer; must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral health, crisis services, or acute care settings.
• Experience in a crisis stabilization unit, emergency department, or inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Bilingual or multicultural competency relevant to the populations served.
• Crisis intervention certification, such as CPI, ASIST, or Mental Health First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and crisis evaluations for newly admitted clients.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized crisis stabilization plans in collaboration with clients and the treatment team.
• Provide individual and group therapeutic interventions grounded in trauma-informed, recovery-oriented principles.
• Conduct ongoing suicide, self-harm, and danger-to-others risk assessments using evidence-based tools, and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Document clinical encounters, assessments, and treatment plans in the electronic health record in accordance with agency standards and Joint Commission requirements.
• Begin discharge planning at admission and connect clients with appropriate outpatient, community, and recovery support services.
• Coordinate with outpatient providers, mobile crisis teams, hospitals, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide warm handoffs and facilitate follow-up appointments before discharge.
• Participate as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, including nurses, peer recovery support specialists, and the APRN.
• Consult with the Program Director and on-call clinical supervisor regarding high-acuity cases.
• Attend team meetings, clinical supervision, and required trainings.
• Monitor clients’ status and communicate significant changes to team members across shifts.

Benefits

• The listing identifies the role as part-time, while benefits are described for full-time employees: four weeks of PTO accrued biweekly; medical and dental insurance with a large employer-paid premium; employer-paid life insurance; voluntary vision insurance; AFLAC voluntary benefits; tuition reimbursement; 11 paid holidays; Employee Assistance Programs (EAP); 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; and two gym membership options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed