Emergency Counselor

*Are you passionate about helping others? Do you know someone that is affected by mental health issues? If so, then we are looking to talk with you*

*Eligible for $2,000 Sign-on Bonus*

West Central is part of a state-wide innovative program that provides Mobile Crisis Outreach to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 24-hours a day/7 days a week

*Our Mobile Crisis Team is looking to hire passionate and flexible Behavioral Health Master-level Counselors for our shifts: 7AM-3PM, 3PM-11PM, and 11PM-7AM Monday through Friday for our Claremont NH location. We are looking for Clinicians wanting to help those in need during mental health crisis.*

The Mobile Crisis Team works closely with other Community Health Centers, area Police Department, and other community-based delivery systems. As a part of this team, you will rapidly evaluate complex behavioral health situations; develop, recommend and support clinically appropriate crisis interventions to be implemented with individual clients, their families, and a wide variety of community helpers, including law enforcement and EMS personnel.

To do this, we need passionate and dedicated *Master-Level Clinicians*. We will consider candidates with Master's Degrees in Progress (Counselors) if they have relevant experience in behavioral health, mobile crisis/mental health and are in school for the appropriate degree.

Responsibilities.
* Respond to all applicable New Hampshire Rapid Response Access Point crisis intervention requests via face-to-face or video conference (when applicable).
* Consult, triage, or actively participate in facilitating appropriate Voluntary Inpatient Hospital Admissions, Partial Hospital Program referrals, Conditional Discharge Revocations, and Involuntary Emergency Admissions.
* Provide crisis follow-up and crisis stabilization appointments for individuals as detailed in the State of NH Mobile Crisis contract.

Education:
* Master's degree in human services field or equivalent required
* Will consider individuals close to obtaining Master's degree

Experience:
* 3 to 5 years of clinical experience in a team setting
* Disaster Behavioral Health Response Basic Training (DBHRT)

Skills:
* Excellent organizational and communication skills
* Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Ability to learn necessary computer skills and technical skills essential to the position
* Ability to be flexible with the demanding nature of crisis intervention.

Be a part of our team.
West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off
Ask us about creative work schedules, full-time/part-time, geographic options, different shifts, job-sharing, even cross-functional work to keep things interesting
We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees. We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters. CEUs are available for most in-service programs.
*Loan Repayment Program:* As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs:
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
* Agency Student Loan Assistance Program - eligible up to $10,000 over 3 years
* NH State Loan Repayment Program - NH professional license required

*Sign-on Bonus:* $2,000 bonus paid out at 50% at 3 months and 50% at 6 months

For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to_"...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community.” _To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals. Working together toward a common goal, our staff served nearly 2,700 children, adolescents and adults last year.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.46 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Work setting:
* Community health center
* In-person
* Telehealth

Education:
* Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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