Overnight Crisis Therapist: EMPS Youth Mobile Crisis- FFS- 7064

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Make a Difference in Youth Crisis Care!

JOB TITLE:                                  Crisis Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:                Fee For Service

SCHEDULED HOURS:                Friday-Saturday, 10pm-6am & Holidays

PROGRAM/SITE LOCATION:    EMPS/Middletown, CT

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Service (EMPS)

EMPS delivers 24/7 crisis support for children and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, or situational distress. Services include:

• Crisis telephone triage and support
• Mobile crisis assessment and intervention
• Community-based care in homes, schools, courts, and other settings

Our mission is to provide early intervention, stabilization, and alternatives to hospitalization while strengthening families and communities.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Crisis Therapist

As a Crisis Therapist on our multidisciplinary, fast-paced mobile crisis team, you will play a critical frontline role in providing timely, high-quality crisis support to youth and families during lower-volume overnight hours. Working independently, you will respond to calls, conduct risk assessments, and deliver brief crisis interventions as needed, ensuring safety and stabilization.

In this role, you will manage cases autonomously while maintaining communication with On Call supports as appropriate. Responsibilities include documenting encounters, coordinating follow-up as indicated, and facilitating connections to ongoing services when needed. You will also engage with our internal quality and training systems to maintain strong clinical standards.

You can expect a dynamic position that balances direct clinical work with opportunities for growth and leadership within the team. This may include participating in crisis consultations, engaging in ongoing coaching and professional development, and contributing to the overall delivery of high-quality, responsive crisis services.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s 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 disorders. Demonstrated training and experience in
all aspects of mental health treatment, assessment, evaluation and provision of individual, group and
family therapy.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LCSW, LMFT, LPC, eligible. Licensed preferred. 

Why Join CHR?

Award-Winning Workplace: 

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

Generous Time Off: 

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

Retirement Savings: 

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance: 

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

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.

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.

Wellness Program: 

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!

Employee Involvement: 

• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Join employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed: 

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

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*:           

 $40.00/hour 

*Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.

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!