Clinician I or II - Full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri

Position Summary

Provides both initial and ongoing assessment of clients in crisis in the community, and collaborates with other team members to ensure optimal, recovery-oriented care to both mental health and co-occurring individuals through a variety of treatment services, including but not limited to and crisis assessment and management, as well as daily clinical consultation with staff and clients.

Essential Responsibilities

• Works as a member of a Crisis Team primarily through assessing and stabilizing crisis of individuals in the community.
• Provides phone triage and support to clients in need of crisis services or ongoing phone consultation.
• Develops and maintains recovery-oriented therapeutic relationships with individuals in crisis through ongoing assessment and stabilization efforts.
• Collaborates with peers/staff to develop client treatment strategies and formulate diagnoses.
• Manages emergency and crisis situations using risk screening and assessments, mental status exams, and collaboration with other team members and community providers.
• Collaborates with clinical team to develop person-centered strengths-based safety planning.
• Refers and links clients to ongoing clinical services as needed.
• Ensures all documentation requirements and billing procedures are completed and submitted in a timely manner to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement of agency services.
• Safeguards compliance with state, federal, Joint Commission and other oversight regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages.
• 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching starting after 1 year of service.
• 11 observed holidays.
• 3 Wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend.
• 2 CHMA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service.
• Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs).
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household.
• Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships.
• Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
• Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment.
• Free employee subscriptions to the calm app.
• Annual Company Picnic.
• CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program.
• Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members.
• The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and trauma-informed care.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of behavioral health principles and practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.

Pay

Compensation for Clinician I starts at $57,000 annually, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Clinician II starts at $68,500 annually, with a $7,000 sign-on bonus. Compensation is determined by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, and adherence to internal pay equity.

Schedule

This position is located at 29 Russell St., New Britain, CT 06052. It operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.