Crisis Therapist: Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention Services–Per Diem-7377

CHR Career•Manchester, CT

About The Position

CHR is hiring a per diem Crisis Therapist for its Mobile Crisis Intervention Services program in Manchester, Connecticut. The program provides 24/7 crisis support for children and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, or situational distress through telephone triage, mobile assessment and intervention, and community-based care in locations such as homes, schools, and courts. Its mission is to provide early intervention and stabilization, offer alternatives to hospitalization, and strengthen families and communities. The Crisis Therapist is part of a multidisciplinary, fast-paced mobile crisis team and provides immediate support to youth and families in the community. The therapist conducts mobile assessments, delivers crisis interventions, and provides follow-up and linkage to ongoing services, working independently and alongside other master's-level therapists. The role involves collaboration with schools, hospitals, DCF, law enforcement, community providers, and internal quality and training systems. The therapist also participates in consultations, coaching, and professional development. This is a per diem position scheduled Saturday through Sunday and holidays, between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., for 4–16 hours per week. Compensation is $30.00 per hour. The position may involve care in office, home, residential, or community-based settings, and transporting clients in agency or personal vehicles when required by the program model.

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 create 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 when required by the 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, and community providers.
Participate in crisis consultations, coaching, and professional development.

Benefits

Health insurance.
Paid time off, including a birthday benefit.
Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan.
Competitive insurance premiums with 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.
Training curriculum, including the Clinical Training Series.
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs.
Wellness program with an annual wellness stipend and a premium Calm app subscription.
Six confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
Employee appreciation events, contests, lunch and learns, and employee-led resource groups.