Clinician, Mobile Crisis-PD (26780)

Northern Rivers Family of Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

EAP

401 (K) plan

Free training/CEU opportunities

Job summary

Northern Rivers Family of Services is seeking a Clinician for Mobile Crisis on a per diem basis. The role involves crisis risk assessments, stabilization, and de-escalation techniques delivered by phone and on-site visits in the community and clients' homes.

You will report to Clinical Site Supervisors and work on-site with travel across neighborhoods. The position requires a Masters' degree (MSW/MHC) and licensure (LMSW/LMHC/LCSW/LCSW-R) with a valid NYS driver's license.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical social worker or licensed mental health professional required.
• Master's degree (MSW/MHC) and two years of related experience.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver's License and be willing to drive to clients' homes and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis risk assessments and crisis stabilization via telephone and on-site visits.
• Develop crisis prevention and safety plans and follow-up evaluations.
• Coordinate with community resources and treatment providers for referrals.
• Deliver short-term crisis intervention in home or community settings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

De-escalation

Home visits

Education

Master's degree (MSW/MHC)

LMSW / LMHC / LCSW / LCSW-R licensure

Job description

Differential Pay Available!

As a Clinician for Mobile Crisis, you will provide crisis risk assessments with a diagnosis (with appropriate supervisory approval, per scope of practice), crisis stabilization and interventions, de-escalation techniques and follow-up services to the identified client experiencing emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric crises. These interventions, provided by telephone and on-site mobile visits, will be implemented using a strength-based, trauma-informed, systems-oriented perspective and will include the development of crisis prevention and safety plans; follow-up to evaluate the effectiveness of plans; coordination of services with existing treatment providers; and linkage to additional community-based therapeutic resources and supports. You will directly report to the Clinical Site Supervisors with Director and Executive Program Director guidance and support. You will work on-site with travel to the community and individuals' homes.

Clinician, Mobile Crisis - per diem

Differential Pay Available!

As a Clinician for Mobile Crisis, you will provide crisis risk assessments with a diagnosis (with appropriate supervisory approval, per scope of practice), crisis stabilization and interventions, de-escalation techniques and follow-up services to the identified client experiencing emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric crises. These interventions, provided by telephone and on-site mobile visits, will be implemented using a strength-based, trauma-informed, systems-oriented perspective and will include the development of crisis prevention and safety plans; follow-up to evaluate the effectiveness of plans; coordination of services with existing treatment providers; and linkage to additional community-based therapeutic resources and supports. You will directly report to the Clinical Site Supervisors with Director and Executive Program Director guidance and support. You will work on-site with travel to the community and individuals' homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid response to adults, children, adolescents, and families, who are in crisis, experiencing an emotional or behavioral disturbance by phone and on-site within the community, and as assigned, participate in acute care emergency services rotation system designed to facilitate and strengthen community-based crisis intervention services. This includes rotation of schedule to provide coverage during holidays and weekends.
• Conduct risk assessments with a diagnosis (with appropriate supervisory approval, per scope of practice), mental status examinations, and substance abuse screening.
• Analyze information to identify action plan, which includes crisis stabilization plan, safety, and crisis prevention plans, and plan for follow-up. Consult with team and supervisors.
• Coordinate with community resources for collateral input and follow-up care, including referrals for mental health treatment and substance abuse assessment and treatment.
• Provide short-term crisis intervention and stabilization services to adults, children, adolescents, and their families in the home or community (wherever the individual is experiencing a crisis).

Requirements And Education

• LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, or LCSW-R licensure required
• Requires a Masters' degree (MSW/MHC) and two years of related experience
• Must have a valid NYS Drivers License and be willing and able to drive to clients' homes and communities under a variety of circumstances and weather conditions. Must be willing to work in many settings, including clients' homes and other community locations where there may be pets, cigarette smoke, etc.

Benefits

• Sick Leave
• EAP
• 401 (K) plan
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.