Mobile Crisis Therapist: Youth & Family Support (Per Diem)

Community Health Resources; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403b retirement plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Community Health Resources is seeking a Crisis Therapist for Mobile Crisis Intervention Services in Manchester, CT. This per diem role supports youth and families with mobile assessments, crisis interventions, and follow-up services across schools, hospitals, and community settings.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, conduct crisis assessments, and help develop individualized treatment plans, with opportunities for ongoing coaching, supervision, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher in related field.
• Experience with trauma, mental illness and/or SUD preferred.
• Licensure: LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required; other licenses considered; valid driver’s license.

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.
• May provide care in office, home, residential, and/or community-based settings based on program model and setting.
• Responsible for maintaining client and staff records according to agency policy.
• Provides coverage for team members during periods of absence.
• Participates in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.
• Transports clients using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles based on program model and setting.
• Participates in all required CHR training and obtains and/or maintains certification in an EBP if applicable.
• In residential programs, therapists prioritize safety and physical presence, participating as full members of the milieu.

Education

Master’s Degree or higher in related field

LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required

Job description

Community Health Resources is seeking a Crisis Therapist for Mobile Crisis Intervention Services in Manchester, CT. This per diem role supports youth and families with mobile assessments, crisis interventions, and follow-up services across schools, hospitals, and community settings.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, conduct crisis assessments, and help develop individualized treatment plans, with opportunities for ongoing coaching, supervision, and professional development.