Therapist, Acute Care Service Mobile Crisis Response Team

Center for Life Management•Derry, NH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Center for Life Management (CLM) is seeking a dedicated Therapist to join their Acute Care Service Mobile Crisis Response Team. This role focuses on providing short-term treatment, suicide assessment, and crisis intervention to individuals experiencing mental health crises. The team utilizes peer support, person-centered care, whole health, and a trauma-informed approach. CLM offers extensive training, supervision, and a supportive environment, contributing to employee longevity and a strong Mobile Crisis team. The Acute Care Department provides telephone crisis assessment, family consultation, emergency assessment, regional rapid response, crisis stabilization, and hospital coordination. The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) specifically offers community-based supports to individuals wherever they are, aiming to divert them from emergency room care, unnecessary hospitalizations, and incarceration by collaborating with first responders and other agencies. The MCRT Clinician is responsible for assessment, triage, and referral to appropriate services.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Minimum of two years of direct mental health experience.
Proficient computer skills, specifically with all Microsoft office applications.
Ability to document effectively and efficiently in course of clinical work.
Ability to navigate an electronic health record.
Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also able to be self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision.
Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as needed according to evolving agency needs/services.
Demonstrate effective communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

Licensed or license eligible (LICSW, LCMHC or LMFT) in the State of New Hampshire, preferred.
Crisis intervention experience, training, and/or education, preferred.
Experience working with co-occurring disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

Answer incoming calls as needed to triage general behavioral health needs and crises.
Provide thorough psychosocial and diagnostic assessment to clients in emergent situations to determine best available treatment options to reduce and/or ameliorate psychiatric crisis.
Assess the need for psychiatric hospital admission and if needed, facilitate admission and obtain insurance authorization.
Provide differential diagnostic treatment, short-term crisis stabilization and counseling support to further mitigate risk and promote wellness.
Provide timely documentation on each service delivered.
Provide direct service each week to meet key performance indicator expectations.
Work collaboratively with other treatment team members, natural supports, hospital-based staff, and other external providers to ensure wrap-around care is provided to the client.
Serve on appropriate committees, both internal and external, as determined by supervisor.
Function professionally and in a manner that protects the integrity, confidentiality and rights of all patients.
Execute all required services and timely documentation in accordance with agency policies and federal/state standards.
Maintain professional memberships, licenses, accreditation, certifications, etc.
Represent CLM in a professional and appropriate manner in all settings.
Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Flexible Spending Account
Paid earned time (3 weeks accrued in year one, caps at 6 weeks with tenure)
Paid holidays (8) including birthday holiday
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3% company contribution upon 1 year of employment
Life Insurance paid by company
Short and Long Term Disability paid by company
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance paid by company
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), accessible to staff and their natural supports
Company issued cell phone and laptop as needed for role
Scholarship for professional advancement
Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions
On the job training and continuing education opportunities
Rewarding and supportive work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
Flexible work schedule
Teamwork, teamwork and more teamwork!
$5,000 sign on bonus for applicants who are hired for this position; 1/3 at hire, 1/3 at 6 months and 1/3 at 12 months of successful employment!