About the Role
The Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) team provides intensive crisis intervention to children and families in Jefferson County. The program serves youth ages 5 to 20 at risk of psychiatric hospitalization or out-of-home placement, focusing on stabilization and connecting families with long-term support services.
Responsibilities
- Respond to referrals within 48 hours
- Meet with youth and families to discuss program options and service provision
- Complete admission paperwork and obtain necessary consents
- Collaborate with existing care managers, therapists, and psychiatric providers
- Provide intensive crisis intervention and supportive counseling
- Participate in team meetings
- Coordinate with community agencies for long-term planning
- Refer families to mental health services and other programs
- Maintain thorough documentation of all case-related activities
- Represent the organization as a liaison with service providers
- Complete mandated reports and forms in a timely manner
- Promote the program and provide community education
- Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience in community-based mental health or case management
- Valid NYS driver’s license
- Ability to maintain privacy of confidential information
- Successful completion of pre-employment requirements including background checks and fingerprinting
- Ability to complete required training in HIPAA, workplace harassment, and crisis intervention
Skills
- Strong organizational abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and people skills
- Effective oral and written communication
- Time-management skills
- Ability to work with diverse populations
- Self-direction and diplomacy
- Proficiency with office equipment and personal computers
Location
- Jefferson County, NY
- Lewis County, NY
- Oswego County, NY
- St. Lawrence County, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
- Off-site/In-home visits
Experience Level
- Minimum two years of relevant experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field
- Master’s Degree in a clinical field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Starting pay dependent on licensure
