Per-Diem Crisis Clinician Overnight

Since 1925 The Child and Family Guidance Center has been serving children and families. We provide culturally informed mental health care and complementary supports, regardless of ability to pay. If you would like to be a part of our team and make real difference in people’s lives. The Child and Family Guidance Center is currently seeking a Per Diem MCIS Overnight Clinician in our Bridgeport Mobile Crisis Intervention Services group.

Per-Diem MCIS Overnight Clinician
This “as-needed” role is filled by a Master’s-level clinician who provides coverage when Full-Time Overnight Clinicians are unavailable. Responsibilities include delivering crisis intervention services to children (ages 0–18) experiencing behavioral or mental health crises. The goal is to offer accessible, community-based care that reduces emergency department visits and avoids hospitalization when a lower level of care is safe and appropriate.

Shift: 9pm- 6am: Sunday- Saturday, as needed.

The selected candidate will play a key role in delivering the following essential functions:

• Maintain communication with Day Time Mobile Crisis Staff, to ensure effective communication regarding all calls and cases.
• Conduct mobile crisis assessments and develop individualized crisis plans in collaboration with families.
• Screen crisis referrals via phone and determine appropriate response.
• Coordinate timely and effective clinical interventions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Provide short-term therapeutic support to families as needed.
• Facilitate case management services when appropriate.
• Engage relevant social systems to inform intervention planning and care coordination.
• Arrange appropriate aftercare services and follow-up.
• Perform additional tasks or assignments as directed by the Leadership Team.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following qualifications are required for this position:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related human services field; eligible for CT state licensure.
• Minimum of two years’ experience supporting children and families with emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; ability to travel within the Greater Bridgeport and/or Norwalk areas as needed.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in team settings while managing deadlines.
• The capacity to learn and navigate the intricacies of the electronic health record system.
• Skilled at navigating unstructured, high-pressure environments and responding to emotionally intense situations with professionalism and care.

EEO Statement: The Child and Family Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on race, color, age, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or physical disability.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

website: www.cfguidance.org