Intake Clinician - Community Support Services CSS

Title: Master’s Level Intake Clinician – Community Support Services

Location: Manchester, NH 03101

Job Type: Full time, hybrid (three days in the office with the option to work remotely up to two days per week)

*5K sign on Bonus for all clinical positions*

About Us:

Everyone deserves to feel healthy in both body and mind. Here at The Mental Health Center, we’re committed to helping you understand mental illness and get on the road to recovery. Our programs and services aim to restore health and improve quality of life. We believe each staff member plays an integral role in fulfilling our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. We know our employees are the key to our success and we currently have job opportunities available so YOU too can become part of our successful, energetic, and dedicated organization! We are also proud to be a recipient of The Bell Seal Certification for Workplace Mental Health, recognizing our commitment to creating a mentally healthy, supportive, and inclusive work environment

Job Description:

As an ambassador to the Center, the Intake Clinician plays a vital role in creating a welcoming, validating, and supportive environment for individuals and families seeking care. Often serving as a patient's first clinical connection to the Center, the Intake Clinician helps instill hope, build trust, and foster a positive experience by ensuring patients feel heard, respected, and supported as they begin their journey toward recovery and wellness.

The clinician will evaluate mental health status, develop clear clinical summaries, determine diagnoses, and make appropriate treatment recommendations. The ideal candidate will bring strong assessment and differential diagnostic skills, familiarity with the DSM-5-TR, and a solid background supporting neurodiverse individuals and people with developmental disabilities. Strong engagement skills, including the ability to establish rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and proficiency in substance use assessments are also required.

Applicants should be prepared to provide brief interim therapeutic support, case management, and crisis intervention as needed, helping patients remain engaged and connected to appropriate services throughout the intake and referral process.

The position requires a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or education from an accredited college or university. Experience using computers and email is required; experience with electronic medical records and telehealth or video platforms is preferred.

This hybrid role requires three days per week in the office and offers the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week.