Clinician Home Based Crisis Intervention

Astor Services Inc.; Town of Yorktown (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid vacation annually

13 paid holidays

4 personal days

1 sick day per month

Job summary

Astor Services Inc. seeks qualified clinicians for the Home-Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) program.

The role focuses on assessment, treatment, and family therapy for youth at risk of inpatient hospitalization, with visits conducted in homes, schools, or the community. We offer flexible scheduling, opportunities to work from home, competitive salary and benefits, access to supervision, and ongoing training in DBT and other evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current license or license-eligible/master's level professional in mental health fields (LCSW/LMSW/LMHC/LMFT/MHC-LP/MSW).
• Experience with crisis intervention and family-based therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for youth at risk of inpatient hospitalization or out-of-home placement.
• Develop and review individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate with psychiatrists for plan review and sign-off.
• Deliver family-based therapy and crisis intervention services.
• Document timely and accurate case notes and progress.
• Conduct safety assessments and communicate concerns to supervisor.
• Collaborate with schools and community partners to connect clients to services.
• Present cases at treatment team meetings and supervision sessions.
• Engage in ongoing training and supervision for evidence-based practices.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family therapy

Assessment

Treatment planning

Education

LCSW/LMSW/LMHC/LMFT/MHC-LP/MSW or unlicensed master's level professional

Job description

Description

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The Home-Based Crisis Intervention Program (HBCI) is an intensive, short-term family therapy program designed to prevent out of home placement, including psychiatric hospitalization, emergency department visits, or residential placement. Supporting families in crisis, our services are held in the home, school, or community multiple times a week.

Accelerate your professional and personal growth as a valued member of a creative and compassionate clinical team with a track record of delivering outstanding results. As an Astor Services HBCI clinician you’ll provide assessment and treatment, individual and family therapy, crisis, counseling, and consult with community partners to create positive change. HBCI clinicians value flexibility in their schedule, work from home opportunities, competitive salary and benefits, access to high-quality clinical supervision, being a part of supportive team and opportunities for training in evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). As per OMH guidelines, an HBCI Clinician may perform their job duties as a licensed, license eligible or unlicensed professional. There are opportunities to receive on-going training in evidence-based practice including Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, clinical supervision, and opportunities to receive CEUs, if needed. This position requires visits to locations not required to provide accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the candidate must be able to climb and descend stairs where necessary to accomplish position duties and responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of the Home-Based Crisis Intervention Site Supervisor or Director of Crisis services, provide assessment and treatment of youth at risk of inpatient hospitalization or out of home placement.
• Develops treatment plan for each case assigned and reviews & updates plan in keeping with agency standards.
• Ensures that program psychiatrist has reviewed and signed each plan.
• Utilize family therapy as the primary mode of treatment unless otherwise indicated in the treatment plan.
• Provides treatment to youth and their families and completes all documentation within the appropriate time frame.
• Does ongoing safety assessments and immediately reports any issues or concerns regarding safety to supervisor.
• Provides crisis intervention services to cases assigned and during assigned on call hours 2 hour, 7 days a week.
• Consult and collaborate with schools, other Astor programs, and other community agencies on behalf of clients and links youth/family to appropriate services if needed.
• Presents cases at treatment team meeting as well as other internal external meetings and supervision that are required.
• Additional responsibilities are listed under employee expectations outline in the program manual.

What we provide:

• 4 weeks paid vacation annually.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 4 personal days.
• 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days.
• Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• New longevity incentives.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.

Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive.

Requirements

You must have:

• LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, MHC-LP, MSW, or unlicensed master's level professional.

You should have:

• Experience with the population served is preferred.