Crisis Response Counselor

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University seeks a licensed mental health professional to respond to emergencies and provide crisis intervention for students. The role includes on-call coverage, conduct of risk assessments, and coordination with EMS or referrals as needed.

Responsibilities include follow-up with students, families, and the Student Health Center administration to monitor progress and treatment outcomes. Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or an equivalent mental health field with licensure.
• 3+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric emergency settings or college/community mental health centers.
• Experience with risk assessments, crisis management and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent and emergent situations with students and provide crisis intervention.
• Maintain a weekly 24-hour on-call rotation including weekend coverage.
• Conduct clinical support sessions and risk assessments via phone, remote, and in person.

Skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (LMSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-D)

Psychology PhD or PsyD

Nursing with mental health specialization

Job description

Position Summary

Respond to urgent and emergent situations with students and provide counseling and crisis intervention, including being available for a weekly 24-hour on-call rotation (some shifts include alternative work schedules with weekend coverage). Conduct clinical support sessions and risk assessments via phone, remote and in-person, assessing students' emotional wellbeing and psychiatric needs. Develop and implement appropriate responses including emergency services (EMS) and/or referrals to other appropriate medical and mental health care offices. Follow-up with students, their health care providers, families, and appropriate Student Health Center administration to monitor the progress of students' treatment and recovery.

Qualifications

Required Education:Master's Degree in Social Work (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-D), Psychology PhD, PsyD, or Master's degree in Nursing with specialization in mental health.Preferred Education:Master's Degree advanced training/research in suicide prevention and sexual assault cases.Required Experience:3+ years clinical experience in a psychiatric emergency room/CPEP setting, ACT Team, mobile crisis response, inpatient psychiatric unit, college/community mental health center; conducting risk assessments, managing acute psychiatric crisis, addressing trauma, diagnosing complex cases and assessing and documenting risk and treatment plans.Preferred Experience:3+ years experience working with diverse adolescent or college population managing treatment.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Ability to deal with crises and manage sensitive information. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Crisis Referral Coordination. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment. Ability to problem solve and react appropriately to emergency situations. Ability to participate in diagnostic decisions and treatment.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Crisis hotline experience and risk assessment via teletherapy.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $77,000.00 to USD $93,650.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.