Therapist, Acute Care - SIGN ON BONUS!

Center for Life Management•Derry, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapist, Acute Care provides assessment, triage, referral, stabilization, and treatment planning for youth, adults, and elders experiencing behavioral health crises. Center for Life Management’s Acute Care Department offers telephone crisis assessment, family consultation, emergency assessment, regional rapid response, crisis stabilization, and hospital coordination for admission and discharge, as medically necessary. Clinicians support clients in community, hospital, office, and other settings, with the goal of stabilizing them in the least restrictive setting during the crisis. Most services are provided in person, though virtual assessments may be used when preferred by clients. This is an in-office position that may deploy to community settings. Duties may include group treatment, crisis stabilization, initial assessments, Involuntary Emergency Admission assessments and facilitation, and crisis phone support. The role is full-time at 36 hours per week, scheduled Thursday 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, Saturday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, and Sunday 8:00 AM–8:00 PM. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid in thirds at hire, six months, and twelve months of successful employment.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
At least two years of direct mental health experience.
Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment in routine, urgent, and emergent clinical situations.
Proficient computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to document effectively and efficiently during clinical work.
Ability to navigate an electronic health record.
Ability and desire to work as part of a clinical team while also being self-directed and motivated with minimal supervision.
Ability to acquire and effectively practice new clinical skills as agency needs and services evolve.
Effective communication and organizational skills, and ability to multitask.

Nice To Haves

Licensed or license eligible as an LICSW, LCMHC, or LMFT in New Hampshire.
Crisis intervention experience, training, and/or education.
Experience working with co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

Answer incoming calls as needed to triage general behavioral health needs and crises.
Conduct thorough psychosocial and diagnostic assessments in emergent situations to determine treatment options that reduce or ameliorate psychiatric crisis.
Assess the need for psychiatric hospital admission and, when needed, facilitate admission and obtain insurance authorization.
Provide differential diagnostic treatment, short-term crisis stabilization, and counseling support to mitigate risk and promote wellness.
Provide 35% of hours worked as direct service time with a client or family.
Collaborate with treatment team members, natural supports, hospital staff, and external providers to ensure wrap-around care.
Serve on appropriate internal and external committees as determined by the supervisor.
Protect the integrity, confidentiality, and rights of patients and function professionally.
Complete required services and timely documentation in accordance with agency policies and federal and state standards.
Maintain professional memberships, licenses, accreditation, and certifications.
Represent CLM professionally and appropriately in all settings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus, paid in three installments at hire, six months, and twelve months of successful employment.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
Flexible Spending Account.
Paid earned time, with three weeks accrued in year one and a cap of six weeks with tenure.
Eight paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
403(b) retirement savings plan with a 3% company contribution after one year of employment.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program accessible to staff and their natural supports.
Company-issued cell phone and laptop as needed for the role.
Scholarship for professional advancement.
Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions.
On-the-job training and continuing education opportunities.
Supportive work environment and opportunities for career growth.
Flexible work schedule.