COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC SUPPORT & TREATMENT

Bobit Business Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in New York is seeking a Community Psychiatric Support & Treatment professional. This full-time/part-time role involves providing individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, and behavioral management. Candidates should have a master’s degree in social work or psychology, relevant certifications, or significant experience in children's mental health. The position emphasizes addressing behavioral health needs and supporting children and families in crisis management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or psychology required with applicable experience.
• Bachelor's degree with certification in an Evidenced Based Practice is acceptable.
• Three years of experience in children’s mental health or related fields without certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to individuals, families, and relationships.
• Assist in crisis prevention and management.
• Analyze problem behaviors and implement solution-focused interventions.

Skills

Counseling

Emotional and behavioral management

Crisis intervention

Problem behavior analysis

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related human services

Bachelor’s degree with relevant certifications

Bachelor’s degree with three years applicable experience

Job description

COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC SUPPORT & TREATMENT

Full Time/Part Time Regular Full Time

Total Hours Per Week 35

From Salary $40.00

To Salary $45.00

Job Summary

The Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment Services (CPST) are goal-directed supports and solution-focused interventions intended to address challenges associated with a behavioral health need and to achieve identified goals or objectives as set forth in the child’s treatment plan.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide individual, family and relationship-based counseling, supportive counseling, solution-focused interventions, emotional and behavioral management, and problem behavior analysis. Assist the child and family in developing the capacity to prevent a crisis episode from occurring or reducing the intensity and duration of active crisis. Assisting families following a crisis episode experienced by a child/family as stated in the crisis management plan.

Education & Experience

• A master’s degree in social work, psychology, or in related human services, plus one year of applicable experience or who have been certified in an Evidenced Based Practice (in lieu of one-year experience requirement)
• A bachelor’s degree and certification in an Evidenced Based Practice consistent with the CPST component being delivered.
• A bachelor’s degree and three years applicable experience in children’s mental health, addiction, and/or foster care/child welfare/juvenile justice or other related human services field and no certification in an Evidenced Based Practice.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds. Must be able to use a computer, type, and answer phone.