Mobile Crisis Clinician - Field Psychotherapist

Wheeler-Clinic; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

403(b) Plan

Education reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

NHSC loan repayment

Productivity incentive

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Wheeler-Clinic in Hartford, CT is seeking a Mobile Crisis clinician to support the Emergency Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS) program. This role offers a starting salary of $65,000 with a $5,000 sign-on bonus, half paid at hire and half after one year, and a hybrid full-time schedule in a community setting.

Required are a Doctoral degree in Psychology or a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Counseling, plus licensure or eligibility (LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA, LMFT,

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology or Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Counseling.

Responsibilities

• Conducts program specific screening and evaluation, and formulates diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM).
• Develops and documents, clear clinical formulations, crisis and treatment plans that are individualized and measurable, developed in collaboration with the client/family and others as relevant.
• Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology, crisis theory and other behavioral health concerns and primary modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention.
• Triages clinical emergencies and implements program specific safety and consultation protocols.
• Utilizes best practices and evidenced based practice models where appropriate and adheres to model and program expectations.
• Provides mobile service in community settings outside of the office (e.g., homes, schools, hospitals, institutions, other community locations) as defined by the program.
• May transport clients to appointments or linkages as appropriate.
• Meets direct service productivity goals as defined by program. Demonstrates knowledge of program/department/agency goals and target outcomes, and adheres to practice standards and to data collection and reporting protocols.
• Documents all client related information in compliance with agency policy and contractor requirements.
• Attends all EMPS trainings as required by the EMPS Performance Improvement Center.
• Attends and is prepared for scheduled supervision. Seeks additional supervision or consultation as needed and follows through with supervisory directives.
• Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology or Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Counseling.

Job description

Wheeler-Clinic in Hartford, CT is seeking a Mobile Crisis clinician to support the Emergency Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS) program. This role offers a starting salary of $65,000 with a $5,000 sign-on bonus, half paid at hire and half after one year, and a hybrid full-time schedule in a community setting.

Required are a Doctoral degree in Psychology or a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Counseling, plus licensure or eligibility (LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA, LMFT,