Crisis Clinician Team Leader
Master's
Doctorate
$65,000 - $85,000 USD yearly
Job Details: Job Location: Shoreline Adult Services North Branford, CT - North Branford, CT, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $65000.00 - $85000.00Salary, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, At BHcare, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, safe, and fulfilling life. Every day, our teams provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals and families across Connecticut through behavioral health, substance use, housing, domestic violence, and community-based services. We are seeking a Crisis Clinician / Clinical Team Leader who is passionate about helping individuals navigate behavioral health crises while supporting a multidisciplinary team dedicated to recovery and wellness.
This is a full-time,37.5 hours a week position within our Adult Outpatient Clinic in North Branford.
The schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30am-5pm and Thursday 8:30am-2:30pm.
Candidates must reside in Connecticut to be eligible for this position.
What You Will Do:
In this position, you will provide mobile and clinic-based crisis intervention services while offering clinical leadership and oversight to Community Support Services (CSS) staff. You will play a vital role in ensuring individuals receive timely, effective, and coordinated care throughout their recovery journey.
Provide crisis assessments, intake evaluations, risk screenings, and recovery planning for individuals experiencing behavioral health and substance use crises
Deliver mobile and clinic-based crisis intervention services and coordinate appropriate levels of care
Serve as a liaison with hospitals, emergency departments, and community providers to support continuity of care and discharge planning
Maintain a clinical caseload and provide direct therapeutic services.
Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and ongoing support to Community Support Services staff.
Review documentation, treatment plans, and high-risk cases to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance
Participate in an on-call rotation providing clinical and administrative support as needed.
What You Will Bring:
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field required; PhD or PsyD also considered.
Connecticut professional licensure required (LCSW strongly preferred; LMSW, LPC, or other eligible mental health licenses considered).
Ability to obtain and maintain Emergency Certificate authorization.
Experience providing behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
Strong knowledge of severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and recovery-oriented practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior Emergency Certificate training.
Experience supervising or providing clinical oversight to behavioral health staff.
Experience working with community-based behavioral health programs and hospital systems.
What We Offer:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000-$85,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, and internal equity considerations.
BHcare offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, company-observed holidays, a retirement savings plan, and other fringe benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, schedule, and applicable plan or policy.
Join Our Team
If you are looking for meaningful work with a supportive team and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities, we encourage you to apply.
BHcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital or civil union status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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This is a full-time,37.5 hours a week position within our Adult Outpatient Clinic in North Branford.
The schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30am-5pm and Thursday 8:30am-2:30pm.
Candidates must reside in Connecticut to be eligible for this position.
What You Will Do:
In this position, you will provide mobile and clinic-based crisis intervention services while offering clinical leadership and oversight to Community Support Services (CSS) staff. You will play a vital role in ensuring individuals receive timely, effective, and coordinated care throughout their recovery journey.
Provide crisis assessments, intake evaluations, risk screenings, and recovery planning for individuals experiencing behavioral health and substance use crises
Deliver mobile and clinic-based crisis intervention services and coordinate appropriate levels of care
Serve as a liaison with hospitals, emergency departments, and community providers to support continuity of care and discharge planning
Maintain a clinical caseload and provide direct therapeutic services.
Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and ongoing support to Community Support Services staff.
Review documentation, treatment plans, and high-risk cases to ensure quality care and regulatory compliance
Participate in an on-call rotation providing clinical and administrative support as needed.
What You Will Bring:
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field required; PhD or PsyD also considered.
Connecticut professional licensure required (LCSW strongly preferred; LMSW, LPC, or other eligible mental health licenses considered).
Ability to obtain and maintain Emergency Certificate authorization.
Experience providing behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning.
Strong knowledge of severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and recovery-oriented practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior Emergency Certificate training.
Experience supervising or providing clinical oversight to behavioral health staff.
Experience working with community-based behavioral health programs and hospital systems.
What We Offer:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000-$85,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, and internal equity considerations.
BHcare offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, company-observed holidays, a retirement savings plan, and other fringe benefits. Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, schedule, and applicable plan or policy.
Join Our Team
If you are looking for meaningful work with a supportive team and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities, we encourage you to apply.
BHcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital or civil union status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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North Branford, Connecticut, United States
On-site
$65,000 - $85,000 USD yearly
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