HBCI Crisis Interventionist

Kids for the Future; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid time off

Sick pay

Paid holidays

Dental

Life insurance

Vision

403B plan

Job summary

CIDNY's Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) team seeks compassionate mental health clinicians to provide in-home and community-based crisis support to youth ages 5-20 with I/DD and co-occurring needs who are at imminent risk of psychiatric hospitalization.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or related field, NY licensure (LCSW/LMHC/LMSW preferred), flexibility for 24/7 on-call coverage, and strong engagement with families. Hybrid schedule in Manhattan office.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, psychology, or a related field preferred; bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience will be considered.
• New York State licensure as an LCSW or LMHC strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience working with children, youth, and families, particularly those with I/DD and serious emotional needs.
• Training or experience in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and family systems work.
• Strong engagement, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Bilingual or multilingual capacity strongly preferred.
• Lived experience with disability and/or mental health services valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home crisis assessments within 48 hours of referral, including safety planning and engagement.
• Provide intensive, trauma-informed crisis intervention, therapeutic support, and caregiver coaching.
• Develop person- and family-centered crisis intervention plans that are youth-guided and strength-based.
• Adapt communication and interventions for youth with limited verbal communication, including AAC and assistive communication tools.
• Coordinate with schools (including IEP teams), hospitals, OPWDD-funded services, outpatient providers, and community resources.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, providing phone and in-person crisis response as needed.
• Support families who have had difficulty engaging in traditional mental health services.
• Begin transition and discharge planning by approximately week four of service delivery.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in CIDNY’s electronic health record system.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision, team meetings, and required trainings.
• Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities under New York State law.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Bilingual capacity

Engagement and collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, psychology, or related field

Licensed Social Worker (LCSW/LMHC/LMSW) in NY

Job description

• Location 1010 6th Avenue,Suite 301,New York, NY, 10018,United States
• Base Pay $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Mental Health
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree Masters
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Lana Tiersky

Description

TITLE: HBCI Crisis Interventionist

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 Annually

Job Description

The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is the leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to the full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities gain the skills and services they need to live independently in the community. CIDNY advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.

We are seeking compassionate and skilled mental health clinicians to join CIDNY’s Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) team as Crisis Interventionists. This role provides intensive, short-term, home- and community-based crisis intervention to youth ages 5-20 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and co-occurring mental health needs who are at imminent risk of psychiatric hospitalization.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-home crisis assessments within 48 hours of referral, including safety planning and engagement.

Provide intensive, trauma-informed crisis intervention, therapeutic support, and caregiver coaching.

Develop person- and family-centered crisis intervention plans that are youth-guided and strength-based.

Adapt communication and interventions for youth with limited verbal communication, including AAC and assistive communication tools.

Coordinate with schools (including IEP teams), hospitals, OPWDD-funded services, outpatient providers, and community resources.

Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, providing phone and in-person crisis response as needed.

Support families who have had difficulty engaging in traditional mental health services.

Begin transition and discharge planning by approximately week four of service delivery.

Maintain timely and accurate documentation in CIDNY’s electronic health record system.

Participate in weekly clinical supervision, team meetings, and required trainings.

Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities under New York State law.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, psychology, or a related field preferred; bachelor’s degree with significant relevant experience will be considered.

New York State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) strongly encouraged to apply.

Experience working with children, youth, and families, particularly those with I/DD and serious emotional needs.

Training or experience in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and family systems work.

Strong engagement, collaboration, and documentation skills.

Ability to work flexible hours and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Bilingual or multilingual capacity strongly preferred.

Lived experience with disability and/or mental health services valued.

Position Specifics

Location: CIDNY's Manhattan Office 1010 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 301, NY, NY 10018, on the corner of Sixth Avenue and 38th Street.

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Shift: (must be flexible) 9:30 am till 5:30 pm.

Monday – Friday.

Hybrid Schedule

Benefits available: Medical, paid time off, Sick pay, Paid holidays, Dental, Life insurance, Vision, and 403B plan.

We conform to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, psychology, or a related field required.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in New York State (required).

• Experience working with children, youth, and families, particularly those with I/DD and serious emotional needs.
• Training or experience in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and family systems work.
• Strong engagement, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Bilingual or multilingual capacity strongly preferred.
• Lived experience with disability and/or mental health services valued.

Summary

We are seeking compassionate and skilled mental health clinicians to join CIDNY’s Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) team as Crisis Interventionists. This role provides intensive, short-term, home- and community-based crisis intervention to youth ages 5-20 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and co-occurring mental health needs who are at imminent risk of psychiatric hospitalization. We are only considering applicants who are fully licensed to practice in NY (e.g., Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)).