MCIS Crisis Clinician
Job in
Torrington, Litchfield County, Connecticut, 06792, USA
Listing for:
Wellmore Behavioral Health
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Mental Health, Crisis Counselor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 62593 USD Yearly
USD
62593.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: MCIS Crisis Clinician(2PM-10PM)
Overview
Job Details
Job Location: Torrington, CT 06790
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: 62,593. Salary/year
Job Shift: Any
POSITION TITLE: Crisis Intervention Clinician
PROGRAM: Mobile Crisis Intervention Services
Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS) provides home and community-based responses to children and youth experiencing a behavioral or psychiatric crisis. MCIS operates 24/7 across the greater Waterbury, Danbury and Torrington regions (42 town catchment area). Staff may be asked to shift/alter schedules in response to high workflow. Working
Schedule:
Monday through Friday 2PM-10PM.
Responsibilities
Provide home and community-based comprehensive crisis evaluations, treatment plans and treatment for children, adolescents and families, including evaluation/assessment; home and community-based services; outreach; case and care management; individual, group, family and intensive brief therapies; and crisis intervention.Assess and implement crisis stabilization plans with immediate tasks for crisis management and connection to clinically indicated resources and services.Deliver community-based outreach and treatment services as defined by the treatment plan and client need in settings such as agency offices, client homes, schools, emergency rooms, shelters, police stations, etc.Complete clinical documentation thoroughly within required timelines and respond to feedback to ensure compliance with agency and regulatory standards.Carry a work cell phone and be available to provide emergency mobile services (in-home, community, emergency room, school-based, etc.) including phone and face-to-face interventions. Cover shifts outside the primary schedule during high demand.Maintain contact and provide follow-up with families, including phone and home visit support.Maintain confidential and other required program documents, including insurance and managed care documentation.Maintain a productive level as determined by the program supervisor.Assist program management or agency leadership with assigned tasks or projects to support communities served.Collaborate as a team member with other professionals and involved parties in cases.Support organization planning, outreach to community schools and agencies, and participation in community events.Participate in supervision with a Team Leader/Clinical Supervisor around clinical care, adherence to MCIS model, skill development, feedback, and professional development tasks.Engage in onboarding, ongoing training, and monthly staff meetings to ensure optimal program functioning.Serve on agency or community committees as directed by program management.Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Qualifications
Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality of agency and client matters; demonstrate clinical knowledge to perform crisis intervention; and display cultural competency for the populations served.Knowledge and expertise in clinical theory and practice related to the populations served; ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with families and professionals (in writing and verbally).Working knowledge of the greater Waterbury, Danbury, or Torrington area is required.Reliable personal vehicle with adequate insurance to provide out-of-office services daily.Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) preferred.Education & Experience
Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, social work or related human services field with at least a one-year clinical internship working with children and/or adolescents or families is required.Two years’ post-graduate clinical experience with children, adolescents or families is preferred.Experience in family therapy and family systems theory and practice is preferred.Licensure/Certification/Registration
Must hold an active license with the Department of Public Health in Connecticut as a mental health provider at the associate level (e.g., LMSW, LPCA, LMFTA); full CT licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) is preferred. Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
Hours, Compensation & Benefits
- 40 hours per week; M-F, with some flexibility
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance and paid time off package
- Professional Development and training opportunities, including supervision towards licensure
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Mileage reimbursement for agency-related travel
- Diverse culture
- Referral Program
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