HBCI Crisis Interventionist

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE OF THE DISABLED IN NEW YORK

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 include:

• 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.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) 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.

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.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Clare Wiltshire, HBCI Clinical Supervisor, at cwiltshire@cidny.org, and Dr. Lana Tiersky, Director of Mental Health Programs, at ltiersky@cidny.org. Do not send resumes by fax. Please use the job title as email header. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.