Youth Crisis Interventionist, I/DD (Home-Based)

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

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.