Crisis Therapist - MCIS- 7265

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JOB TITLE:   Crisis Therapist

**EMPLOYMENT TYPE:**Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOUR Monday-Friday; 10AM-6PM.

PROGRAM/LOCATION:    MCIS, Manchester, CT

PC#:    1560

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Mobile Crisis Intervention Services

EMPS delivers 24/7 crisis support for children and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, or situational distress. Services include:

• Crisis telephone triage and support
• Mobile crisis assessment and intervention
• Community-based care in homes, schools, courts, and other settings

Our mission is to provide early intervention, stabilization, and alternatives to hospitalization while strengthening families and communities.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Outreach Therapist

Position Highlights

• Flexible schedule based on client availability.
• Supervision provided weekly and supportive team environment.
• No on-call requirements on weekends, or holidays.
• Company car
• Productivity bonuses quarterly to those who are eligible.
• Opportunity to diversify your clinical experience.
• Create a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families.
• Voted a Top Workplace in CT for the last 11 years in a row!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with fidelity to evidence based model if applicable.
• Documents ongoing client progress and outcomes
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural supports.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
• Performs home and community based care.
• Responsible for Maintaining Client and Staff Records According to Agency Policy
• Provides Coverage for team members during periods of absence.
• Participates in weekly supervision and meetings to review client and program progress.
• Transports clients, when necessary using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicle
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s Degree or higher in mental health field

Experience: Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience as a psychotherapist working with people with mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders. Demonstrated training and experience in all aspects of mental health treatment, assessment, evaluation and provision of individual, group and family therapy. Relevant experience to program model to which individual is assigned.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, eligible. Licensed preferred

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION RANGE*:

$61,252.26 minimum - $91,877.14 maximum*

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!