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About the Role

Provide crisis risk assessments, stabilization, interventions, de-escalation, and follow-up services to clients experiencing emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric crises via telephone and on-site mobile visits. Interventions are implemented using a strength-based, trauma-informed, systems-oriented perspective, including developing crisis prevention and safety plans. Coordinate services with existing providers and link clients to community resources. Report to Clinical Site Supervisors with Director and Executive Program Director guidance. Work on-site with travel to the community and individuals' homes.

Responsibilities

Provide rapid response to adults, children, adolescents, and families in crisis via phone and on-site.
Participate in acute care emergency services rotation, including holidays and weekends.
Conduct risk assessments with diagnosis, mental status examinations, and substance abuse screening.
Analyze information to develop crisis stabilization, safety, and prevention plans, and follow-up plans.
Consult with team and supervisors.
Coordinate with community resources for collateral input and follow-up care, including referrals.
Provide short-term crisis intervention and stabilization services in the home or community.

Requirements

Masters' degree (MSW/MHC) and two years of related experience required.
LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, LCSW-R, MHC – LP or MSW-LP licensure required.
MSW-LP holders must be license eligible and willing to apply for a limited permit upon hire.
MHC-LP holders must have obtained their limited permit and be close to finishing required clinical hours.
Willing to pass and obtain licensure within 3 months of hire.
Must have a valid NYS Driver's License.
Willing to travel to clients' homes and communities under various circumstances and weather conditions.
Willing to work in many settings, including clients' homes and other community locations.
Rotating weekend and holiday shifts required.

Skills

Crisis intervention
De-escalation techniques
Risk assessment
Diagnosis
Crisis stabilization
Safety planning
Service coordination
Community resource linkage

Location

Queensbury, NY 12804

Work Type

Full Time
Part Time
On-site
Mobile visits

Experience Level

Two years of related experience

Education Level

Masters' degree (MSW/MHC)

Salary/Compensations

$29.00 - $36.00 Hourly

Benefits

Retention bonus for MSW/MHC's with a Limited Permit ($2,500)
Retention bonus for Licensed Social Workers ($7,500)
Differential pay available
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities

About the Company

Northern Rivers Family of Services empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!

Equal Opportunity

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.