Crisis Therapist - MCIS- 7265
About The Position
This position is for an Outreach Therapist within the Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS) program. The role involves providing 24/7 crisis 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 mission is to provide early intervention, stabilization, and alternatives to hospitalization while strengthening families and communities. Key highlights of the position include a flexible schedule based on client availability, weekly supervision, a supportive team environment, no on-call requirements on weekends or holidays, a company car, quarterly productivity bonuses for eligible employees, the opportunity to diversify clinical experience, and the chance to create a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families. The company has also been recognized as a Top Workplace in CT for the last 11 years.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree or higher in mental health field
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience as a psychotherapist working with people with mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders.
- Demonstrated training and experience in all aspects of mental health treatment, assessment, evaluation and provision of individual, group and family therapy.
- Relevant experience to program model to which individual is assigned.
Nice To Haves
- LCSW, LMFT, LPC, eligible. Licensed preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with fidelity to evidence based model if applicable.
- Documents ongoing client progress and outcomes.
- Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
- Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural supports.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
- Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
- Performs home and community based care.
- Responsible for Maintaining Client and Staff Records According to Agency Policy.
- Provides Coverage for team members during periods of absence.
- Participates in weekly supervision and meetings to review client and program progress.
- Transports clients, when necessary using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicle.
- Additional duties as required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
- Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
- Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
