Rapid Response Clinician

Description

Join Riverbend Community Mental Health’s Mobile Crisis team and play a critical role in supporting individuals and families during psychiatric emergencies—helping them stay safe, avoid hospitalization or incarceration, and connect to meaningful, community-based care.

This is an opportunity to provide meaningful, evidence-based behavioral health services to individuals and families while working within a nationally recognized model of care focused on access, recovery, crisis response, and whole-person wellness.

As a Clinician, you will provide clinical services across office, community, and crisis settings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving behavioral health outcomes throughout our community. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to work on the front lines alongside first responders, healthcare providers, and community partners to deliver immediate, life-changing support when it matters most. 

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. 

We offer a distinct shift to fit your lifestyle. Join our team on a rotating shift of 4:00pm to 12:00am and 2 weekend days per month.  

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

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Career Growth: We focus on "upskilling" our staff through a dedicated Career Advancement Program.
• Robust Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with company match, and clinical supervision toward licensure.
• Work That Matters: Join a team of focused, creative, and hard-working professionals doing some of the most rewarding work in New Hampshire.

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

• 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.
• Comprehensive benefits package to include: 
  • Choice of 3 Medical plans
  • Prescriptions Benefits
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA)
  • Doctor on Demand
  • Harvard Pilgrim Well-Being Program Benefits
  • Choice of 2 Dental plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and Extended Illness Leave
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• 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.