Intake Clinician - Community Support Services CSS
About The Position
The Intake Clinician serves as an initial clinical contact for individuals and families seeking care at The Mental Health Center, creating a welcoming, validating, and supportive environment. The clinician evaluates mental health status, prepares clinical summaries, determines diagnoses, and recommends appropriate treatment. The role includes engaging patients from diverse backgrounds and supporting neurodiverse individuals and people with developmental disabilities. The clinician may also provide brief interim therapeutic support, case management, and crisis intervention to help patients remain engaged and connected to appropriate services during intake and referral. This is a full-time hybrid position in Manchester, New Hampshire. It requires three days per week in the office, with the option to work remotely up to two days per week. The position requires a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or education from an accredited college or university, and at least one year of experience in psychiatric or mental health services. New Hampshire licensure or eligibility for licensure is required.
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or education from an accredited college or university.
- At least one year of work experience in psychiatric or mental health services.
- New Hampshire licensure or eligibility for licensure.
- Strong clinical assessment and differential diagnostic skills, including experience evaluating neurodiverse individuals and people with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to build and maintain rapport with adults, children, adolescents, and their families.
- Understanding of mental health disorders and psychotropic medications.
- Cultural sensitivity.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Experience using computers and email.
- Familiarity with the DSM-5-TR and proficiency in substance use assessments.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work with children and families.
- Motivational Interviewing skills.
- Experience with electronic medical records and telehealth or video platforms.
- LICSW, LCMHC, or LMFT licensure is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide intake assessments to adults, children, adolescents, and their families.
- Provide clinical disposition, including diagnosis 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 intake and referral.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
- Seven 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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Job Type
Full-time
