Crisis Clinician

MHA of Columbia Greene; Town of Catskill (NY); On-site; USD 55,800 - 68,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D plan

Profit Sharing Account

Tuition reimbursement

Generous sick and vacation leave

Job summary

MHA of Columbia Greene is hiring full-time Psychiatric Clinicians for their Mobile Crisis Assessment Team in the Town of Catskill, NY. This role involves leading a mobile crisis team to assess individuals facing mental health crises, and requires a NY State license as LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or RN with two years of experience. The position offers a salary of $62,000 annually along with a $2,500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in relevant mental health fields.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with diverse populations.
• Familiarity with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two-person mobile crisis team.
• Conduct community assessments during mental health crises.
• Deescalate crisis situations over the phone.
• Network with agencies in the counties for follow-up care.
• Document all work activities thoroughly.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Education

License or permit from NY State Education Department (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or RN)

Tools

Technological competency in databases and Microsoft products

Job description

Are you compassionate and caring, and seeking a rewarding career in Mental Health and Human Services? Join our amazing team at MHA of Columbia‑Greene, where we advocate for the health and well‑being of individuals, families, and communities. We are currently hiring full‑time Psychiatric Clinicians for our Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT). Apply today to make a meaningful impact!

Full Time Position: 40 Hours, Monday‑Friday 9 AM to 7 PM and Saturday or Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM. This position requires a weekend shift per week; there is flexibility on weekday schedule. The rate is $62,000.00 annually. A sign‑on bonus of $2,500.00 is offered. Sign‑on bonuses are paid in two installments: the first payment is made after 30 days of employment, and the second payment is made after six months of successful employment.

The MCAT program is designed to avoid hospitalizations, minimize police intervention, and link crisis callers to long‑term services in the community. The program serves residents in Columbia and Greene Counties using a three‑pronged system of response: Crisis Prevention, Crisis Intervention, and Crisis Follow‑up.

Duties

• Lead a two‑person mobile crisis team.
• Go into the community to assess individuals in the midst of a mental health crisis.
• Deescalate crises.
• Make a determination as to proper interventions.
• Intervene in crisis situations over the phone.
• Network with various agencies in Columbia and Greene counties.
• Conduct follow‑up case management.
• Maintain a working knowledge of resources and provide on‑call coverage as needed. Document all work activities thoroughly. Technological competency in databases, Microsoft products, and other tools is required.

Requirements

• Must be a practitioner possessing a license or permit from the New York State Education Department as an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or RN with at least two years’ experience.
• Ability to work independently, with strong problem‑solving skills, and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with Greene and/or Columbia County preferred.
• Must be of good character and background, with an affinity for working with people with mental illness and/or co‑occurring disorders.
• Must be self‑motivated.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with staff, providers, participants, and the community.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of urban, suburban and rural cultures and with community members from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Must be able to work regularly outside the office and in the field to engage with clients.
• Familiarity with Greene County and knowledge of managed care is a plus.
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license with a clean MVR eligible for agency insurance coverage and reliable transportation.
• Regular and steady attendance is a requirement for all positions.

All candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant’s sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, ancestry, ethnic group identification, ethnic background, traits historically associated with race, reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. At the Mental Health Association, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce makes the best workforce.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D plan; Profit Sharing Account (employer contribution); Voluntary Vision, Life, AFLAC, Telemedicine (Concierge Medical); Voluntary 401K plans; EAP; generous sick, vacation, personal time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and much more. Plus, you get to be part of a dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization whose mission is to "Provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities."

All offers are contingent upon successful Statewide Central Registry (SCR), fingerprint clearance and possession of a valid NYS driver’s license with a MVR eligible for agency insurance coverage.