Overnight Mobile Crisis Therapist: MCIS - 7047

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JOB TITLE:                            Overnight Mobile Crisis Therapist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:         Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS:         Sunday-Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm (subject to on-call)

PROGRAM/LOCATION:      Mobile Crisis Intervention Services, Middletown CT

PC#:                                        3158

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Mobile Crisis Intervention Services

EMPS delivers 24/7 crisis support for children and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, or situational distress. Services include:

• Crisis telephone triage and support
• Mobile crisis assessment and intervention
• Community-based care in homes, schools, courts, and other settings

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

• Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.
• Conducts clinical and risk assessments.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
• Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural support.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
• Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
• May provide care in office, home, residential, and/or community-based settings based on program model and setting.
• Responsible for maintaining client and staff records according to agency policy.          
• Provides coverage for team members during periods of absence.
• Participates in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.
• Transports clients using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles based on program model and setting.
• Participates in all required CHR training and obtains and/or maintains certification in an EBP if applicable.
• In residential programs, therapists prioritize safety and physical presence, participating as full members of the milieu.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:  Master’s Degree or higher in related field.

Experience: Experience working with trauma, mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders and/or substance use disorders preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required. LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Psychologist preferred. LADC may be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist in some programs. Other training may be required based on program. Valid Driver’s License for programs where transportation is required.