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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:
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
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:
🕒 Generous Time Off:
💰 Retirement Savings:
🏥 Comprehensive Insurance:
🎓 Education & Tuition Support:
📚 Career Development:
💪 Wellness Program:
🎤 Employee Involvement:
📢 Stay Informed:
🌟 And So Much More:
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!
CHR is a growing organization recognized and respected as one of the leading providers of behavioral health services in Connecticut. Our career opportunities include psychiatrists, APRNs, therapists, alcohol and drug counselors, administrative and management.
CHR is a comprehensive provider, offering a wide range of personalized services for children, families and adults whose lives have been touched by mental illness, addiction or trauma. Our largest outpatient offices are in Manchester and Enfield, with smaller offices throughout central and eastern Connecticut and several community-based programs.
CHR’s mission is "Inspiring hope for individual and community wellbeing." Our name embodies our commitment to community-based care, instilling hope for a healthy, happy and productive future, and utilizing all available resources to achieve change. CHR is proud to provide services that achieve Real Quality with Real Results.
CHR’s history dates back to the mid-1960’s, and since its creation, we have become a trusted community resource and well-respected service provider. Throughout our history, we have added new programs, grown into new locations, collaborated with other healthcare providers and recruited exceptional staff to meet the needs of the clients we serve.
Today, we employ more than 700 experienced professionals, including licensed therapists, psychiatrists, child psychiatrists, case managers, and people with lived experience who provide expert care to more than 20,000 people every year. We are accredited by The Joint Commission, licensed by the state and have repeatedly been voted among the Top Workplaces in Connecticut by the Hartford Courant.
**For crisis or immediate assistance call 1-877-884-3571**
