Clinician, Mobile Crisis Per Diem (22585)

As a Clinician for Mobile Crisis you will provide crisis risk assessments with a diagnosis (with appropriate supervisory approval per scope of practice) crisis stabilization and interventions de-escalation techniques and follow-up services to the identified client experiencing emotional behavioral and psychiatric crises. These interventions provided by telephone and on-site mobile visits will be implemented using a strength-based trauma-informed systems-oriented perspective and will include the development of crisis prevention and safety plans; follow-up to evaluate the effectiveness of plans; coordination of services with existing treatment providers; and linkage to additional community-based therapeutic resources and supports. You will directly report to the Clinical Site Supervisors with Director and Executive Program Director guidance and support. You will work on-site with travel to the community and individuals homes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide rapid response to adults children adolescents and families who are in crisis experiencing an emotional or behavioral disturbance by phone and on-site within the community and as assigned participate in acute care emergency services rotation system designed to facilitate and strengthen community-based crisis intervention services. This includes rotation of schedule to provide coverage during holidays and weekends.
• Conduct risk assessments with a diagnosis (with appropriate supervisory approval per scope of practice) mental status examinations and substance abuse screening.
• Analyze information to identify action plan which includes crisis stabilization plan safety and crisis prevention plans and plan for follow-up. Consult with team and supervisors.
• Coordinate with community resources for collateral input and follow-up care including referrals for mental health treatment and substance abuse assessment and treatment.
• Provide short-term crisis intervention and stabilization services to adults children adolescents and their families in the home or community (wherever the individual is experiencing a crisis).

Requirements and Education:

• Looking for applicants with their LMSW LMHC LCSW LCSW-R licensure
• Requires a Masters degree (MSW/MHC) and two years of related experience
• Must have a valid NYS Drivers License and be willing and able to drive to clients homes and communities under a variety of circumstances and weather conditions. Must be willing to work in many settings including clients homes and other community locations where there may be pets cigarette smoke etc.

Benefits

• Sick Leave
• EAP
• 401 (K) plan
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services we work together to make a difference in our clients lives. Northern Rivers empowers children adults and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds not because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger! 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 othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.