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About the Role

People USA provides high-quality, effective peer services and behavioral health care to individuals with mental health and/or addiction issues. As a peer-run nonprofit, our agency is entirely composed of individuals with lived experience in recovery and wellness. Our mission is to empower people to manage and overcome behavioral health challenges. The Licensed Social Worker (LMSW)/Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) will oversee and deliver direct services, including assessments, treatment plans, and discharge planning, to participants at the Ulster County Crisis Support Center.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and direct services to individuals, including youth, and family therapeutic services.
Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage discharge planning.
Address referrals from community providers, including warm hand-offs.
Engage in crisis de-escalation and therapeutic interventions.
Lead daily huddles to assess needs and coordinate services.
Collaborate with individuals, families, community providers, team members, and external partners.
Complete and sign off on required documentation, including biopsychosocial assessments and treatment planning.
Demonstrate cultural competency and a commitment to participants.
Maintain a Trauma-Informed environment and a person-centered approach to care.
Act as an advocate and assist individuals with resource linkages.
Make psychosocial assessments and develop and implement care plans.
Complete discharge planning and collaboration for continuity of care.
Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Ability to pass background checks.
Valid driver's license.
Schedule flexibility.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills.
Ability to work with diverse populations.
Ability to collaborate well with professionals from various agencies.
Emotional resilience and stability to handle crises.
Knowledge of electronic medical records.
Knowledge of community resources.
Knowledge and experience working with co-occurring populations.
Lived experience of mental health or substance abuse preferred.
Working knowledge of Clinic policies and procedures.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation
Therapeutic interventions
Biopsychosocial assessments
Treatment planning
Discharge planning
Cultural competency
Trauma-Informed care
Person-centered approach
Advocacy
Resource linkage
Collaboration
Communication skills
Working with diverse populations
Working with co-occurring populations
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Location

Kingston, NY 12401

Work Type

Per Diem
Weekdays
Weekends
Mornings
Afternoons
Overnights

Experience Level

Three years of Experience

Education Level

Masters Degree in Social Work (LMSW)
Current License LMSW or LMHC

Salary/Compensations

$34.66 Per hour

Benefits

Differential pay of $1.18 per hour for overnight shifts.

About the Company

People USA is a peer-run nonprofit organization providing high-quality, effective peer services and behavioral health care to individuals with mental health and/or addiction issues.
The agency is 100% composed of individuals with lived experience in recovery and wellness.
Our mission is to educate, support, and empower people to understand, manage, and overcome behavioral health challenges.