Crisis Interventionist
We are seeking masters (preferred) or bachelor's level Crisis Interventionists to work with youth aged 5-21 who are at risk for out of home placement or repeated hospitalizations and their families in the beautiful Adirondack region of New York (Essex County, Clinton, Franklin, and Hamilton Counties). Essential Skills include:
- General knowledge of mental health, substance use disorders, serious emotional disturbances.
- Ability to complete general assessments for individual and family functioning
- Provide referrals to local services; provide information/education about behavioral health challenges.
- Listening and engagement skills
- Ability to remain calm during crisis situations.
- Ability to respond with empathy and support to individuals and families in crisis situations and with sensitivity and awareness to diverse cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds, values, and attitudes.
- Ability to assist individuals and families in developing and applying coping strategies
- Ability to work with families to develop appropriate goals, objectives, and action plans, including discharge criteria
- Willing and able to connect and follow through with community resources including convening and overseeing multi-disciplinary/multi-agency care coordination meetings
- Ability to make decisions within the guidelines of the agencies policies and procedures, federal and state laws
- Ability to drive
- Ability to be on-call one in 4 weeks
- Ability to pass background checks
Licensed supervision provided to help with licensure. This is good position to develop and hone skill building and assessment skills. Generous PTO, competitive wage, and wellness package. Great opportunity to work closely with a small team to make a difference!