Clinician, Crisis Residence (25355)

Job DetailsJob Location: Albany-Academy Healy House - Albany, NY 12208Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $55,016.00 - $74,880.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NoneClinician, Crisis Residence

MSW/MHP Limited Permit new hires are eligible for a $2500 retention bonus!

Licensed Social Workers & Mental Health Professional new hires are eligible for a $7500 retention bonus!

As a Clinician in the Crisis Residence, you will provide short-term crisis assessment, crisis counseling, treatment planning with behavior management and clinical interventions that identify your client's emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric crisis. You will implement all assessments and treatments using a strength-based, trauma informed, systems oriented perspective and will include development of crisis prevention and safety planning for when the client is discharged back to the community . You will provide case management services such as coordination of services with existing treatment providers and linkage to treatment and any additionally community-based therapeutic resources and supports needed to assist with the transition back to the community successful. You will report to the Director for the Crisis Residence and will work onsite.

Responsibilities:


Complete the intake process for admission to the crisis residence


Risk Assessment
Substance Abuse Screen/Assessment
CSSR
Social Needs Screening - Health Leads
Comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment to include diagnosis and needs to develop treatment plan (IAP)
Obtain release of information forms for all current past mental health providers, inpatient and outpatient, school, primary care provider


Provide short-term crisis intervention and stabilization to youth while in the crisis residence.
Conduct on going indicated risk assessments, mental status examinations.
Formulate preliminary diagnosis (with appropriate supervisory sign-off)
Analyze clinical information to identify crisis treatment plan to include behavioral management, stabilization, safety planning, and integration back into the community safely.
Provide individual and group counseling.
Facilitate and coordinate tele-mental health services. 
Facilitate family meetings to provide education, therapy and discharge planning.
Consult with team and supervisors.
Document information in accordance with applicable standards.
Collaborate and coordinate with current treatment providers and facilitate linkage at time of discharge to include services such as Health Home, Outpatient and Inpatient Treatment Providers (Mental Health and Substance Abuse), Medication Management, and Primary Care.
Monitor implantation and progress of treatment plan goals and adjust as needed to work towards stabilization and return to the community.
Point person for all community providers of youth admitted to Crisis Residence
Provide short-term follow up at discharge to determine any further needs for continued stabilization in the community.
Provide education support to the Residential staff caring for the youth in the residence.
Engage in advocacy for the clients and families served in the crisis residence.
As assigned rotate schedule to provide coverage during holidays, vacations and sick calls. Hours will be flexible to meet program, client and family needs


Requirements and Education:


Requires a Master’s degree and three to four years of related experience.
LCSW, LMSW, LMHC preferred; will consider MSW/MHC-LP


Benefits


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 Northern Rivers

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

Northern Rivers Family 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 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.
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