Mobile Crisis Clinician ($5000 signing bonus)
About The Position
UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Join UCFS’s Mobile Crisis Intervention team as a Mobile Crisis Clinician, where no day is the same. You will become well-versed on community resources and levels of care, and gain experience that will aid you in becoming the competent and confident Clinician you are meant to be! Mobile Crisis Intervention Services serves youth up to age 18 (including 18-year-old high school students) in New London County and Windham County who are experiencing behavioral or emotional crises. Mobile Crisis Clinicians respond to homes, schools, or other community locations to develop a safety plan with youth and their family to stabilize the immediate crisis. When meeting with the youth and their family, Mobile Crisis Clinicians complete a comprehensive assessment and coordinate care with any existing providers, as well as make referrals for recommended services as needed. Mobile Crisis Clinicians are available for telephone consultations as well if a full assessment is not needed or desired. Mobile Crisis Clinicians can provide support to the youth and their family for up to six weeks following the initial intervention to provide a bridge to other services when clinically indicated. Services are available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Requirements
- Master's degree (MSW, MFT, MA)
- CT State Licensure eligible (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)
- LMSW, LPC-A, or LMFT-A required (temporary licenses sufficient to start)
- 1-3 years of experience in related field (for Licensed Clinician)
- CT State Licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) (for Licensed Clinician)
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver license
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and suicide / homicide assessment, appropriate therapeutic levels of care, and community resources preferred.
- CPR certified within 4 weeks of hire
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and suicide / homicide assessment, appropriate therapeutic levels of care, and community resources
Responsibilities
- Provide services to youth up to age 18 (including 18-year-old high school students) and their families in community settings, which includes, but is not limited to schools, homes, and hospitals.
- Perform clinical assessments on youth in crisis and provide short-term treatment and coordination of care for up to six weeks.
- Develop safety plans alongside youth and their families to maintain youth in the least restrictive level of care.
- Make treatment referrals to resources in the community based off level of risk determinations.
- Work alongside parents, schools, DCF, emergency department staff, etc. to ensure the safety and well-being of the identified youth.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive salaries
- $5,000 signing bonus
- Generous paid time off including 3 weeks' vacation, 4 floating holidays and 10 sick days each year
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
- Paid life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Additional voluntary benefits
- National Health Service Corp. Loan Repayment
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
