UCFS is currently seeking a full-time Mobile Crisis Clinician; the ideal candidate will be comfortable independently completing emergency psychiatric assessments and interventions on children and youth who are in crisis, at high risk and who may be presenting with suicidal or homicidal ideation. This position requires on-the-job travel throughout Eastern CT; varying between approximately 20-80% of the time.

• Perform emergency psychiatric assessments on children and youth in crisis who may be known clients or new clients to the program and provide short term clinical and care coordination follow up for up to six weeks.
• Develop crisis plans and diversionary plans for children and youth who have been deemed not to need inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
• Work with local Emergency Departments to create and implement discharge plans for children who have stabilized from emergency department care.
• Assess, evaluate and diagnose and treat, mental, emotional, developmental and behavioral difficulties in children and families based on clinical standards of practice in uncertain and potentially dangerous environments.
• Develop and implement specific treatment plans which are strength based, client focused and include referrals to community resources.
• Work professionally and in tandem with a variety of community entities including but limited to parents, schools, police, Emergency Department staff, DCF etc.
• Maintain line of communication with supervisor and support staff, and coordination of treatment with psychiatrists.

• Master's degree (MA, MFT, LMSW) with License eligibility (LPC, LCSW or LMFT)
• One year of professional experience required
• 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 or trained within 4 weeks of hire