Crisis Therapist EMPS Youth Mobile Crisis Part-time 6773

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JOB TITLE: Crisis Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time 20 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday Flexible 3pm-7pm/4pm-8pm/5pm-9pm/5pm-10pm

PROGRAM: Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Service (EMPS) Manchester CT

PC#: 1818

*Agency vehicles are available for use*

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Service (EMPS)

EMPS provides crisis telephone triage & supportmobile crisis assessment and intervention in the school home court and other community settings. EMPS supports children & families in times of emotional behavioral and situational stress. EMPS focuses on prevention and early intervention stabilization and diversion from hospitalization.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Crisis Therapist

Position Highlights

• Non-traditional hours
• 24/7 supervisory support
• Receive specialized clinician training limited to mobile crisis staff
• Diverseclinical experience
• Work within a supportive multi-disciplinary 24/7 Crisis Team
• Engage in meaningful work with a direct impact on children and families requesting crisis support
• New MSW/ MS graduates start your career off strong and gain the necessary skills to confidently manage risk

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides crisis assessment and follow up to monitor status of clients in crisis.
• Documents ongoing client progress and outcomes
• 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 supports.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers
• Performs home and community based care.
• Responsible for Maintaining Client and Staff Records According to Agency Policy
• Participates in weekly supervision and meetings to review client and program progress.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Masters Degree or higher in mental health field.

Experience: Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience as a psychotherapist working with people with mental illness and/or serious emotional training and experience in all aspects of mental health treatment assessment evaluation and provision of individual group and family therapy. Relevant experience to program model to which individual is assigned.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LMSW LPCA LMFTA required. LCSW LPC LMFT preferred.

***Bilingual candidates in English and Spanish Preferred**

Why Join CHR

ð Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

ð Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off including a special day off for your birthday!

ð Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

ð Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet auto and home insurance!

ð Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Nurse Corps NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

ð Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning practical skill enhancement and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

ðª Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests lunch & learns office seasonal decorating contests employee appreciation events and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue per year for individuals couples & families through our EAP program.

ð Employee Involvement:

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

ð Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

ð And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff regardless of the hours worked with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting supportive and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$60496/annually min and up commensurate upon experience.

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

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