SchoolBased Mobile Crisis Intervention Clinician

Riverside Community Care; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 49,166 - 52,693; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Plan

Referral bonus

Discounts for events

Job summary

Riverside Community Care is seeking a full-time School-Based Mobile Crisis Intervention Clinician for its Newton location. This role involves crisis intervention, evaluation, and coordination with community services, fostering clinical skills in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree in a related field and have experience with children. Riverside offers competitive pay, excellent healthcare benefits, and a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Two years experience in mental health preferred.
• Experience with children and knowledge of the youth care system.

Responsibilities

• Perform crisis intervention and evaluation.
• Act as liaison with community providers.
• Engage in telephone triage and follow-up care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer fluency (Microsoft Office)

Ability to work independently

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related human service field

Job description

Riverside Community Care

Love what you do!

School-Based Mobile Crisis Intervention Clinician – Newton

MSW, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT encouraged to apply!

We have a great opportunity to join Riverside Community Care as a Full Time School-Based MCI Clinician! Join our growing 24‑hour emergency services team working in a fast‑paced environment to develop and sharpen your clinical skills – evaluating a broad range of individuals of varying ages, backgrounds, and clinical presentations.

You will participate in the daily operation of MCI, including telephone triage, crisis intervention (including evaluation, stabilization, referral, and follow‑up) based at City of Newton Public Schools, in the Newton community, as well as acting as a liaison with community providers for continuity of care.

Orientation to MCI is provided, with particular attention to diagnosis, safety assessment, and awareness of resources dependent on level of care. Clinical supervision is available as well as collaboration with licensed senior clinicians.

Riverside offers an outstanding staff training program, including free CEUs. We also have amazing health, dental, and vision benefits as well as a Career Consulting program!

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm

Pay Rate

• Unlicensed/LCSW Clinician - $35.69/hour
• Independent Licensure - $38.25/hour

Why You'll Love Riverside

We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off – all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best‑in‑state employer by Forbes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax‑deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• Basic computer fluency including Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

Required Experience

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other related human service field
• Two years experience in the field of mental health preferred.
• Experience with children and knowledge of the youth system of care

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• Basic computer fluency including Microsoft Office
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.