Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc., one of the largest providers of community-based behavioral health services in New Hampshire, is seeking full-time Crisis Clinicians for our new Crisis Treatment Center.  The Crisis Clinician provides office-based, face-to-face assessment and intervention for individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis.  Clinicians work on an interdisciplinary treatment team in order to de-escalate the crisis.  This is a 24/7 program with scheduling options including weekends on day, evening or overnight shifts, or Mon-Fri overnights. *This position offers a $3000 sign on bonus!*
 
Responsibilities

• Conducts lethality assessments with mental status examinations, diagnostic, and clinical formulations reflective of relevant developmental, cultural and family systems issues and emergency assessment practice standards.
• Determines overall lethality risk and develops appropriate dispositions which includes specific referrals, follow-up care, and a plan for safety appropriate to the level of risk. 
• Assesses individual’s needs and identifies necessary services and supports. Participates in daily huddles and treatment planning.
• Provides, along with other crisis center team members, interventions to avoid unnecessary hospitalization or incarceration.
• Works to stabilize individuals as quickly as practical and supports them in returning to their pre-crisis level of functioning.
• Provides individual short term psychotherapy and group therapy as indicated.

  
About Riverbend
 
Founded in 1963, Riverbend Community Mental Health is a private, nonprofit organization providing specialized behavioral health services in central New Hampshire. Core services include 24/7 emergency mobile crisis services; counseling services for children, adults, and families; addiction recovery; and community support, vocational services, and residential programs for adults and seniors. Evidence-based models of treatment guide all our work, and we strongly believe in the power of self-directed growth and recovery.
 
About working at Riverbend
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 403(b) with company match, tax-free flexible spending accounts for day care or medical expenses, clinical supervision, CE training to support licensure, and generous paid leave — plus 8 holidays per year.
 
You’ll be joining a team of focused, hard-working, creative people who are passionate about delivering high quality behavioral health services, developing innovative responses to meet critical needs, and doing work that is both challenging and rewarding. Riverbend is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a safe, inclusive working environment for people of all backgrounds.
 
About Concord New Hampshire
 
Concord New Hampshire is ranked one of the nation’s top micropolitan (population under 50,000) communities, year after year. Our excellent schools and colleges produce a well-educated workforce, and we are proud to be home to one of the finest health care networks north of Boston (about 1.5 hours south). In addition to our vibrant downtown, business community, and wealth of cultural offerings, the Concord area is the perfect place to raise a family, grow a business, or explore New England’s rich history, culture, and natural wonders.