Intake Clinician - Community Support Services CSS
About The Position
The Intake Clinician serves as an ambassador and often a patient’s first clinical connection to The Mental Health Center, creating a welcoming, validating, and supportive experience for individuals and families seeking care. The clinician evaluates mental health status, prepares clinical summaries, determines diagnoses, and recommends appropriate treatment. The role also provides brief interim therapeutic support, case management, and crisis intervention as needed, helping patients stay connected to services throughout intake and referral. This is a full-time hybrid position based in Manchester, New Hampshire. The schedule is three days per week in the office, with the option to work remotely up to two days per week. The role requires a master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or education from an accredited college or university, and at least one year of work in psychiatric or mental health services. Candidates must be licensed in New Hampshire or license eligible.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or education from an accredited college or university.
- At least one year of work in psychiatric or mental health services.
- Must be licensed in New Hampshire or license eligible.
- Understanding of mental health disorders and psychotropic medications.
- Ability to build and maintain rapport with adults, children, adolescents, and their families.
- Strong clinical assessment and differential diagnostic skills, including experience evaluating neurodiverse individuals and people with developmental disabilities.
- Culturally sensitive.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Experience using computers and email.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work with children and families.
- Motivational Interviewing skills.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
- Experience with telehealth or video platforms.
- LICSW, LCMHC, or LMFT licensure preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide intake assessments to adults, children, adolescents, and their families.
- Provide clinical disposition, including diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
- Consult with medication providers and clinical staff.
- Develop initial treatment and case management plans.
- Provide brief interim therapeutic support, case management, and crisis intervention as needed.
- Help patients remain engaged and connected to appropriate services throughout the intake and referral process.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
- 7 paid holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition assistance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical and dependent care
- Flexible work options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company discounts
- Employee recognition events
- Competitive salaries
- Supervision towards clinical licensure
- Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for clinical positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
