Frontline Youth Mobile Crisis Therapist

Community Health Resources; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness stipend

Counseling services

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) in Middletown, CT seeks a Crisis Therapist for its Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention Services team. The role provides immediate crisis support to youth and families, conducts mobile assessments, and links clients to ongoing services.

Responsibilities include crisis interventions, collaboration with schools, hospitals, DCF and law enforcement, and participation in supervision and training. Master's degree and specific licensure required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with trauma, mental health crises, and high-stress environments.
• Strong assessment and intervention skills in mobile crisis settings.
• Valid Driver's License where transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.
• Conducts clinical and risk assessments.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
• 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 support.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Community Health Resources (CHR) in Middletown, CT seeks a Crisis Therapist for its Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention Services team. The role provides immediate crisis support to youth and families, conducts mobile assessments, and links clients to ongoing services.

Responsibilities include crisis interventions, collaboration with schools, hospitals, DCF and law enforcement, and participation in supervision and training. Master's degree and specific licensure required.