Crisis Clinician I or II - Per Diem

Why CMHA?

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non‑profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).

Visit cmhacc.org to learn more.

Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders. CMHA is looking to hire a Per‑Diem Clinician I or II for our Crisis Program. This position will be located at 233 Main St. New Britain, CT 06051.

The salary range for this position starts at $25 per hour.

Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well‑rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation.

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 crisis assessment and management, as well as daily clinical consultation with staff and clients. Serves as a liaison to local police and emergency services organizations on crisis services, providing outreach and education on crisis services and developing partnerships to effectively respond to clients in crisis.

• Works as 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.
• Ensures that all state, federal, Joint Commission and other oversight regulations are strictly adhered to. Reviews regulations with staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Valid DMV License.
• Master’s degree in behavioral health (psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, alcohol and drug counseling).
• Must have associates license (MFTA, PCA, LMSW).
• Must be eligible for LCSW, LMFT, LPC.
• Successful experience in mental health or related field, preferably a minimum of 1‑3 years.
• Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.

• 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)
  * must be approved annually.
• 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…