Bilingual Clinician, Mobile Crisis
CLIFFORD BEERS COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
Hamden, Connecticut, United States
$52,500 - $80,850 USD yearly
Master's
Job DetailsJob Location: Hamden, CT 06514Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $52,500.00 - $80,850.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayEMPLOYER INFORMATION
Clifford Beers Community Care Center (CBCCC) is a mental health clinic serving children and families. Our mission is to provide integrated services addressing mental, physical, and social determinants in order to improve health, resiliency and quality of life for children, families and communities.
PURPOSE
The Bilingual Mental Health Clinician (Spanish-English) is responsible for providing mobile crisis intervention, behavioral health assessments, and short-term stabilization services to children and families in the community. This role supports individuals in crisis through clinical evaluation, case management, and care coordination, ensuring timely access to appropriate mental health services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:
Provide mobile, community-based crisis intervention and mental health assessments for children and families
Conduct risk assessments and level-of-care determinations to support clinical decision-making
Deliver short-term crisis stabilization, safety planning, and therapeutic interventions
Provide case management and coordinate referrals to behavioral health and community resources
Collaborate with schools, community providers, and internal clinical teams to ensure continuity of care
Serve as liaison between clients, families, schools, and service providers
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation and assessments
Participate in on-call rotation as part of a 24/7 Mobile Crisis program
Attend and actively participate in supervision, team meetings, and training programs
Complete all required Mobile Crisis training within the first year of employment
Support organizational initiatives related to trauma-informed care, health equity, and anti-racist practices
Perform other related duties as assigned
TRAVEL
Up to 25% travel within the Greater New Haven area
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Combination of office and community-based work environments
COMPETENCIES:
Must demonstrate the following competencies:
Diversity and Inclusion
Foster an environment in which all members of the CBCCC community, from staff to partners and clients, are treated equitably and are able to contribute fully and meaningfully to the mission of CBCCC. Employees must make every effort to:
Treat others with respect
Practice cultural humility
Elicit and welcome different points of view
Integrity
Act ethically with honesty and consistency regardless of the situation. Employees must make every effort to:
Be accountable for his or her own actions
Make decisions based on what is better for the families and employees
Build and maintain trust among co-workers and our families
Uphold honesty in all actions
Excellence
Commitment to deliver outstanding practices in both managing the organization, service delivery, and collaborating with partners. Employees must make every effort to:
Utilize data and research to provide the highest quality of care
Regularly participate in professional development to stay abreast of most recent and progressive practices
Promote continuous quality assessment and improvement
Communication:
The ability to express oneself clearly and professionally both in writing, conversations, and in nonverbal communication with others. Employees must make every effort to:
Oral Communication
Speak clearly and in an organized manner that can be easily understood
Express ideas concisely and respectfully
Summarize or paraphrase his/her understanding of what others have said to verify understanding and prevent miscommunication
Hold themselves accountable for pitch, speed, tone and volume of voice while speaking
Show understanding of professional and cultural implications of body posture, stance, gestures, proximity to listener, facial expressions and appearance
Written Communication
Write clear and concise sentences devoid of grammatical and spelling errors
Tailor writing style to the audience of the message
Write in a respectful and tactful manner
AAP Statement
Clifford Beers Community Care Center (CBCCC), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
QualificationsEDUCATION
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related mental health discipline required
EXPERIENCE
Experience in mental health, crisis intervention, or community-based behavioral health services preferred
LICENSURE
LMSW required for MSW candidates; license-eligible candidates may be considered
LCSW, LPC, or other advanced licensure preferred
SKILLS
Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills
Knowledge of behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and community-based services
Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and electronic health records (EHR)
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual Spanish-English required
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Reliable internet access
Ability to travel throughout the Greater New Haven area
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
20% of the time is spent making repetitive motions
30% of the time spent sitting
20% walking, bending, standing, stooping, crouching, or kneeling
30% of the time is spent using hands to type, write, or use control
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Clifford Beers Community Care Center (CBCCC) is a mental health clinic serving children and families. Our mission is to provide integrated services addressing mental, physical, and social determinants in order to improve health, resiliency and quality of life for children, families and communities.
PURPOSE
The Bilingual Mental Health Clinician (Spanish-English) is responsible for providing mobile crisis intervention, behavioral health assessments, and short-term stabilization services to children and families in the community. This role supports individuals in crisis through clinical evaluation, case management, and care coordination, ensuring timely access to appropriate mental health services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:
Provide mobile, community-based crisis intervention and mental health assessments for children and families
Conduct risk assessments and level-of-care determinations to support clinical decision-making
Deliver short-term crisis stabilization, safety planning, and therapeutic interventions
Provide case management and coordinate referrals to behavioral health and community resources
Collaborate with schools, community providers, and internal clinical teams to ensure continuity of care
Serve as liaison between clients, families, schools, and service providers
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation and assessments
Participate in on-call rotation as part of a 24/7 Mobile Crisis program
Attend and actively participate in supervision, team meetings, and training programs
Complete all required Mobile Crisis training within the first year of employment
Support organizational initiatives related to trauma-informed care, health equity, and anti-racist practices
Perform other related duties as assigned
TRAVEL
Up to 25% travel within the Greater New Haven area
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Combination of office and community-based work environments
COMPETENCIES:
Must demonstrate the following competencies:
Diversity and Inclusion
Foster an environment in which all members of the CBCCC community, from staff to partners and clients, are treated equitably and are able to contribute fully and meaningfully to the mission of CBCCC. Employees must make every effort to:
Treat others with respect
Practice cultural humility
Elicit and welcome different points of view
Integrity
Act ethically with honesty and consistency regardless of the situation. Employees must make every effort to:
Be accountable for his or her own actions
Make decisions based on what is better for the families and employees
Build and maintain trust among co-workers and our families
Uphold honesty in all actions
Excellence
Commitment to deliver outstanding practices in both managing the organization, service delivery, and collaborating with partners. Employees must make every effort to:
Utilize data and research to provide the highest quality of care
Regularly participate in professional development to stay abreast of most recent and progressive practices
Promote continuous quality assessment and improvement
Communication:
The ability to express oneself clearly and professionally both in writing, conversations, and in nonverbal communication with others. Employees must make every effort to:
Oral Communication
Speak clearly and in an organized manner that can be easily understood
Express ideas concisely and respectfully
Summarize or paraphrase his/her understanding of what others have said to verify understanding and prevent miscommunication
Hold themselves accountable for pitch, speed, tone and volume of voice while speaking
Show understanding of professional and cultural implications of body posture, stance, gestures, proximity to listener, facial expressions and appearance
Written Communication
Write clear and concise sentences devoid of grammatical and spelling errors
Tailor writing style to the audience of the message
Write in a respectful and tactful manner
AAP Statement
Clifford Beers Community Care Center (CBCCC), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
QualificationsEDUCATION
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related mental health discipline required
EXPERIENCE
Experience in mental health, crisis intervention, or community-based behavioral health services preferred
LICENSURE
LMSW required for MSW candidates; license-eligible candidates may be considered
LCSW, LPC, or other advanced licensure preferred
SKILLS
Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills
Knowledge of behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and community-based services
Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and electronic health records (EHR)
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual Spanish-English required
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Reliable internet access
Ability to travel throughout the Greater New Haven area
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
20% of the time is spent making repetitive motions
30% of the time spent sitting
20% walking, bending, standing, stooping, crouching, or kneeling
30% of the time is spent using hands to type, write, or use control
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions