Crisis Clinician Team Leader

BHcare; North Branford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

BHcare is seeking a Crisis Clinician / Clinical Team Leader for our North Branford Adult Outpatient Clinic. The role focuses on crisis assessments, risk management, and leading a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and wellness within Connecticut.

This full-time position offers a 37.5-hour workweek, with a schedule that includes weekdays and on-call rotations. Candidates must reside in Connecticut and hold relevant behavioral health licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field is required (SW, psychology, MFT).
• CT licensure is required; LCSW preferred.
• PhD/PsyD may be considered for advanced candidates.
• Experience with crisis intervention, assessments, and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessments, intake evaluations, risk screenings, and recovery planning for behavioral health and substance use crises.
• Deliver mobile and clinic-based crisis intervention services and coordinate levels of care.
• Serve as a liaison with hospitals, EDs, and community providers to support continuity of care and discharge planning.
• Maintain a clinical caseload and provide direct therapeutic services.
• Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and ongoing support to Community Support Services staff.
• Review documentation, treatment plans, and high-risk cases to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in an on-call rotation providing clinical and administrative support as needed.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Intake evaluation

Risk screening

Recovery planning

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, MFT)

Connecticut professional licensure (LCSW preferred)

PhD or PsyD considered

Tools

Microsoft 365

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Shoreline Adult Services North Branford, CT - North Branford, CT 06471, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, At BHcare, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, safe, and fulfilling life. Every day, our teams provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals and families across Connecticut through behavioral health, substance use, housing, domestic violence, and community-based services. We are seeking a Crisis Clinician / Clinical Team Leader who is passionate about helping individuals navigate behavioral health crises while supporting a multidisciplinary team dedicated to recovery and wellness.

This is a full-time,37.5 hours a week position within our Adult Outpatient Clinic in North Branford.

The schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30am-5pm and Thursday 8:30am-2:30pm.

Candidates must reside in Connecticut to be eligible for this position.

What You Will Do:

• Provide crisis assessments, intake evaluations, risk screenings, and recovery planning for individuals experiencing behavioral health and substance use crises
• Deliver mobile and clinic-based crisis intervention services and coordinate appropriate levels of care
• Serve as a liaison with hospitals, emergency departments, and community providers to support continuity of care and discharge planning
• Maintain a clinical caseload and provide direct therapeutic services.
• Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and ongoing support to Community Support Services staff.
• Review documentation, treatment plans, and high-risk cases to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance
• Participate in an on-call rotation providing clinical and administrative support as needed.

What You Will Bring:

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field required; PhD or PsyD also considered.
• Connecticut professional licensure required (LCSW strongly preferred; LMSW, LPC, or other eligible mental health licenses considered).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Emergency Certificate authorization.
• Experience providing behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
• Strong knowledge of severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and recovery-oriented practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Emergency Certificate training.
• Experience supervising or providing clinical oversight to behavioral health staff.
• Experience working with community-based behavioral health programs and hospital systems.

What We Offer:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000-$85,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, and internal equity considerations.

BHcare offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, company-observed holidays, a retirement savings plan,and other fringe benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, schedule, and applicable plan or policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BHcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital or civil union status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.