Crisis Intake Therapist – Bilingual (Spanish)

Fair Haven Community Health Care; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Haven Community Health Care seeks an experienced Intake Therapist to provide crisis emergency care and comprehensive psychosocial assessments within our community health setting in Connecticut.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish abilities, a Master’s in a clinical behavioral health field, CT licensure or licensure eligibility, and availability for evening and Saturday morning hours as needed to support patients and the community.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required for clinical work.
• Master’s degree in a clinical behavioral health field (e.g., social work, counseling, MFT).
• Licensed or license-eligible in Connecticut (LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, or PhD).
• Experience with crisis, risk assessment, and community referrals.
• Experience serving diverse urban populations and age ranges.

Responsibilities

• Triages clinical emergencies and follows safety protocols.
• Performs crisis assessments for adults/children in urgent situations.
• Develops crisis treatment plans leveraging community resources.
• Completes diagnostic assessments and orients clients to services.
• Facilitates referrals to emergency, behavioral health, and social services.
• Collaborates with BH navigators and team for smooth enrollment.
• Completes screening tools (GAD, PHQ‑9, CSSR, CAGE, SDOH).
• Manages administrative documentation and enrollment forms.
• Interfaces with Billing on insurance matters; works in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Independent functioning

Cultural competence

Diagnostic & treatment planning

Education

Master's degree in clinical behavioral health

Job description

Fair Haven Community Health Care seeks an experienced Intake Therapist to provide crisis emergency care and comprehensive psychosocial assessments within our community health setting in Connecticut.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish abilities, a Master’s in a clinical behavioral health field, CT licensure or licensure eligibility, and availability for evening and Saturday morning hours as needed to support patients and the community.