Emergency Services Clinician - Per Diem

Description

Are you a compassionate, decisive clinician who excels in fast-paced, high-stakes environments? Do you thrive when every moment matters and your expertise can truly change the course of someone’s life?

Join Riverbend Community Mental Health’s Emergency Services Team—where your clinical skills, critical thinking, and empathy come together to provide immediate, life-saving support during psychiatric and behavioral health crises.

In this dynamic and highly collaborative role, you will work on the front lines alongside first responders, hospitals, law enforcement, and community partners to assess risk, stabilize individuals in crisis, and guide them toward safe, recovery-oriented outcomes. Your work will directly help individuals and families avoid unnecessary hospitalization or incarceration, while connecting them to the right care at the right time.

This is more than a job—it’s a purpose-driven career where every shift offers the opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact. 

If you are energized by challenge, committed to trauma-informed care, and passionate about strengthening your community, we want you on our team.

Why Join Us

Make a real impact—every single day. Join one of the state’s largest and most respected community mental health providers, where your work directly changes the lives of local individuals and families. At Riverbend, you’re not just filling a role—you’re helping transform lives and strengthen our community.

At Riverbend, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that is deeply committed to both client care and employee growth. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where your voice matters, your contributions are recognized, and your career can thrive.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, a strong team culture, and real opportunities for professional growth through training, certifications, and advancement—Riverbend is the place to build your future while making a difference. 

What You’ll Do:

• Respond to psychiatric crises by providing on-the-spot risk and lethality assessments
• Deliver short-term, solution-focused therapy and coordinate follow-up care
• Collaborate with case managers and community partners to ensure continuity of care
• Develop clinical formulations, safety plans, and disposition recommendations
• Support individuals in our crisis apartment setting with therapeutic interventions and skill-building
• Complete timely, compliant documentation aligned with medical necessity standards
• Participate in mobile and office-based assessments as needed
• Engage in ongoing team collaboration, supervision, and professional development

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to think critically in fast-paced situations
• A client-centered, trauma-informed approach
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility and adaptability—you’re comfortable with non-traditional hours when needed
• A passion for community-based crisis intervention and stabilization
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-acuity environments
• Passion for mission-driven, person-centered work

What You’ll Bring:

• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required.
• Eligibility for NH License such as LCMHC, LICSW or LMFT required. 
• Will require prompt completion of Concord Hospital's Credentialing application process is required.
• A valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and auto insurance with minimum coverage of 100,00/300,00 are essential.  
• Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in a mental health treatment environment preferred.
• Experience working with adults and/or a forensic population preferred.
• Availability for night, weekend and non-traditional hours required.

Outstanding Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive wages depending on level of education and experience.
• Tuition reimbursement, discounts on tuition through partnered colleges and training opportunities to grow your career
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Riverbend provides structured clinical supervision, ongoing training, and a collaborative environment designed to help Graduate Level, license-eligible clinicians build skills, confidence, and a long-term career.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.