Crisis Clinician at The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc. | Cairo, NY, US | Rezi

Crisis Clinician at The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc.

Crisis Clinician

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc. · Cairo, NY, US

1 weeks ago

Crisis Clinician

The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc. · Cairo, NY, US

12 days ago
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About the Role

Join MHA of Columbia-Greene as a full-time Psychiatric Clinician on the Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT). This role is crucial in preventing hospitalizations, minimizing police intervention, and connecting individuals in crisis with long-term community services. The program operates using a three-pronged system: Crisis Prevention, Crisis Intervention, and Crisis Follow-up.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the lead of a two-person mobile crisis team.
  • Assess individuals experiencing mental health crises in the community.
  • Deescalate crisis situations.
  • Determine appropriate interventions.
  • Intervene in crisis situations over the phone.
  • Network with various agencies in Columbia and Greene counties.
  • Conduct follow-up case management.
  • Maintain knowledge of resources and provide on-call coverage.
  • Document all work activities accurately.
  • Work regularly outside the office and in the field to engage with clients.

Requirements

  • Must be a practitioner licensed or permitted by the New York State Education Department as an LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or RN with at least 2 years of experience.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Must be of good character and background.
  • Must display an affinity for working with people with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders.
  • Must be self-motivated.
  • Must have excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain professional relationships with staff, providers, participants, and the community.
  • Ability to work with a diverse population of urban, suburban and rural cultures and with community members from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must have a valid NYS driver's license with an MVR eligible for agency insurance coverage.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Regular and steady attendance is required.
  • All offers are contingent upon successful Statewide Central Registry (SCR) and fingerprint clearance.

Skills

  • Technological competency in databases, Microsoft products, and others.
  • Excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Location

  • Columbia and Greene Counties

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • 40 Hours

Experience Level

  • At least 2 years' experience

Education Level

  • LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or RN

Salary/Compensations

  • $62,000.00 annually

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D plan.
  • Profit Sharing Account (employer contribution).
  • Voluntary Vision, Life, AFLAC, Telemedicine (Concierge Medical), Voluntary 401K plans.
  • EAP.
  • Generous sick, vacation, personal time.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement.

About the Company

  • MHA of Columbia-Greene advocates for the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
  • The organization is a dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization.
  • Mission: 'Provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.'

Equal Opportunity

  • As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant's sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, ancestry, ethnic group identification, ethnic background, traits historically associated with race, reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
  • At the Mental Health Association, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce makes the best workforce.
  • Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.