Crisis Therapist: Mobile Crisis Intervention Services-7369

CHR Career•Middletown, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Therapist provides frontline crisis support to youth and families through Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS) EMPS, which offers 24/7 support for children and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, or situational distress. Services include crisis telephone triage and support, mobile crisis assessment and intervention, and community-based care in homes, schools, courts, and other settings. The program aims to provide early intervention, stabilization, and alternatives to hospitalization while strengthening families and communities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary mobile crisis team, the therapist conducts mobile assessments, provides crisis interventions, and supports follow-up and linkage to ongoing services. The role includes independent clinical work and collaboration with other therapists and community partners such as schools, hospitals, DCF, law enforcement, and community providers. The therapist also participates in consultations, coaching, professional development, and internal quality and training systems. This is a 40-hour-per-week, full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with Mobile Crisis Intervention Services in Middletown, Connecticut. Care may be provided in offices, homes, residential settings, or the community, depending on the program model. The position requires a related master’s degree or higher and specified licensure or certification. Compensation ranges from $61,252.26 to $91,877.14; the offer rate is based on relevant experience and internal equity.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in a related field.
LMSW, LPC-A, or LMFT-A required.
Valid driver’s license for programs where transportation is required.
Other training may be required based on the program.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with trauma, mental illness, serious emotional disorders, and/or substance use disorders preferred.
LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist preferred.
LADC may be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist in some programs.

Responsibilities

Provide assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.
Conduct clinical and risk assessments.
Collaborate with individuals to develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
Demonstrate competency in age-related or specialty issues and the developmental needs of each population served.
Help clients develop appropriate discharge plans using natural supports.
Maintain collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
Provide crisis assessment and intervention to monitor the status of clients in crisis.
Provide care in office, home, residential, and/or community-based settings as required by the program model and setting.
Maintain client and staff records according to agency policy.
Provide coverage for team members during periods of absence.
Participate in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.
Transport clients using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles based on program model and setting.
Participate in required CHR training and obtain and/or maintain an evidence-based practice certification if applicable.
In residential programs, prioritize safety and physical presence and participate as a full member of the milieu.
Collaborate with schools, hospitals, DCF, law enforcement, community providers, and internal quality and training systems.
Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Benefits

Health insurance.
Paid time off, including a birthday benefit.
Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan.
Competitive insurance premiums and discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including tuition discounts at several local colleges and universities.
Career development opportunities.
Free training curriculum, including a Clinical Training Series.
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs.
Wellness program with an annual wellness stipend, a premium Calm app subscription, and six confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
Employee appreciation and involvement opportunities, including contests, lunch-and-learns, appreciation events, and employee-led resource groups.