Mobile Crisis Clinician

Mobile Crisis Clinician ($5000 signing bonus)

Join UCFS’s Mobile Crisis Intervention team, where no day is the same. You will become well‑versed on community resources and levels of care, and gain experience that will aid you in becoming a competent and confident clinician you are meant to be!

Job Type: Full‑time

Mobile Crisis Intervention Services serves youth up to age 18 (including 18‑year‑old high school students) in New London County and Windham County who are experiencing behavioral or emotional crises. Mobile Crisis clinicians respond to homes, schools, or other community locations to develop a safety plan with youth and their family to stabilize the immediate crisis.

When meeting with the youth and their family, Mobile Crisis clinicians complete a comprehensive assessment and coordinate care with any existing providers, as well as make referrals for recommended services as needed. Mobile Crisis clinicians are available for telephone consultations as well if a full assessment is not needed or desired. Mobile Crisis clinicians can provide support to the youth and their family for up to six weeks following the initial intervention to provide a bridge to other services when clinically indicated.

Services are available 24/7, 365 days a year.

• Provide services to youth up to age 18 (including 18‑year‑old high school students) and their families in community settings, which includes, but is not limited to, schools, homes, and hospitals.
• Perform clinical assessments on youth in crisis and provide short‑term treatment and coordination of care for up to six weeks.
• Develop safety plans alongside youth and their families to maintain youth in the least restrictive level of care.
• Make treatment referrals to resources in the community based on level of risk determinations.
• Work alongside parents, schools, DCF, emergency department staff, etc. to ensure the safety and well‑being of the identified youth.

• Starting at $67,000: LMSW, LPC‑A, & LMFT‑A
• Starting at $71,000: LCSW, LPC, & LMFT
• $5,000 signing bonus with option for additional $3,000 depending on schedule
• Schedule will require one shift until 10:00 pm weekly and one weekend shift per month OR two overnight shifts per month, and one on‑call holiday per year.
• This is an hourly position eligible for overtime pay. Additional financial opportunities such as optional on‑call 10 pm‑6 am shifts and various stipends depending on program needs. Mileage reimbursed.

Be part of a team where you can advance your clinical skills, make vital connections, and become an advocate for your clients and the community, all while serving at‑risk youth and their families. Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference.

As part of UCFS’s Behavioral Health team, you will have endless opportunity to enhance and further your knowledge and skills in a variety of issues through individual and group supervision, in‑house training, and outside training. Mobile Crisis’s extensive training program topics include clinical assessment, engagement, collaboration and advocacy, crisis planning, short‑term intervention, level of care, and clinical documentation skills.

• Master’s degree (MSW, MFT, MA)
• CT State licensure eligible (LCSW, LMFT, LPC); LMSW, LPC‑A, or LMFT‑A required (temporary licenses sufficient to start)
• 1‑3 years of experience in related field (or Licensed Clinician Requirements category)
• Position requires reliable transportation and a valid driver license
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and suicide / homicide assessment, appropriate therapeutic levels of care, and community resources preferred.
• CPR certified within 4 weeks of hire

• Flexible hybrid schedules
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks’ vacation, 4 floating holidays, paid company holidays, and 10 sick days each year
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

UCFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and state law.