On Call Overnight Crisis Clinician-MCIS

Wheeler Clinic; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Clinic seeks an Overnight Clinician for its Mobile Crisis Intervention Services program. The role involves comprehensive crisis assessment and intervention for children aged 0-17, with a focus on preventing multiple admissions to care settings. Candidates should have relevant Master's or Doctoral degrees and clinical licensure or eligibility in Connecticut. This is a full-time, on-call position with community engagement responsibilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Educational reimbursement program

403(b) plan with company contributions

15 vacation days/year

8 sick days/year

2 personal days/year

2 floating holidays/year

9 paid holidays/year

Qualifications

• Must hold credentials like LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA, LMFT, LPCA, LPC, or be licensed/eligibly licensed Psychologist in Connecticut.
• Valid driver’s license required for community-based work.
• Experience in crisis assessment and intervention is vital.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization services for children.
• Respond to community calls for crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Coordinate with emergency departments and other providers for high-needs youth.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Counseling

Job description

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you interested in jump-starting your clinical career? Then Mobile Crisis may be the right fit for you! We also offer licensure reimbursement and specialty trainings within the Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS) program and model.

The Overnight Clinician provides crisis assessment, intervention, and stabilization clinical and case management services for children from birth through age 17. The clinician will respond in the community to provide crisis intervention services and safety planning. May work with emergency departments, inpatient units, and congregate care providers to identify and coordinate crisis and diversionary planning for high-needs youth, aiming to prevent multiple admissions to such settings and promote the use of MCIS to coordinate intensive plans for high-needs youth.

SALARY

Starting salary: $44,000

LOCATION

Remote position; however, the clinician will need to go into the community catchment area on an on-call basis.

SCHEDULE

Full-time, overnight on-call position. Hours will vary and will be discussed in the interview.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

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

Licensure Requirements for Clinical Positions

Must hold one of the following credentials to start employment: LMSW, LCSW, LMFTA, LMFT, LPCA, LPC, or be a licensed or license-eligible Psychologist in Connecticut.

Valid driver’s license is required. Must be able to operate a vehicle safely in the community based on program needs.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Wheeler, we're committed to supporting your career growth, well-being, and security. Here's how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs supporting physical and mental health

Secure Your Future:

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) plan with company contributions

Fuel Your Career Growth:

• Educational reimbursement program
• Training and development opportunities, including supervision towards licensure
• Qualify for NHSC loan repayment programs
• Productivity incentives
• Reimbursement for licensure/certification expenses

Maintain Work-Life Balance:

• Paid time off including:
• 15 vacation days/year
• 8 sick days/year
• 2 personal days/year
• 2 floating holidays/year
• 9 paid holidays/year
• Free, confidential counseling through EAP

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.