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 preferred

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

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