Mental Health Specialist

About Us Liberty Resources is a dynamic and growing human services agency that is a great place to work, with a focus on excellence, integrity, diversity, self‑determination, service, innovation, and fiscal responsibility. We pride ourselves on high quality, integrated, community‑based services that meet the evolving needs of our communities and are committed to building a diverse workforce. About The Mobile Crisis Team The Mobile Crisis Team is a trained multidisciplinary response team that provides crisis intervention services in a variety of settings, including community locations where individuals live, work, attend school, engage in services, or socialize. Service goals include diversion of unnecessary hospitalizations and arrests, engagement in services, symptom reduction, and stabilization, restoring individuals to a previous level of functioning, and developing coping mechanisms to minimize or prevent future crises. Position Summary The Mobile Crisis Mental Health Specialist works alongside Mobile Crisis Clinicians to provide non‑clinical support to individuals and families in crisis. Primarily responsible for conducting needs assessments and coordinating care for adults, youth, and families during and after a crisis. This is a per diem position with flexible scheduling options. Available shifts are as follows: Cayuga, Cortland or Madison: Weekdays, 5:00PM to 12:00AM; Weekends and holidays, 6:00AM to 12:00AM Onondaga or Oswego: Weekday evenings, 5:00PM to 11:00PM; Weekends and holidays, 7:00AM to 11:00PM; Overnights, 11:00PM to 7:00AM; Weekday daytime coverage as needed Job Responsibilities Provides non‑clinical emotional support through active listening, validation, encouragement, and practical guidance. Conducts initial and ongoing needs assessments to identify crisis triggers, service gaps, and follow‑up needs. Engages in person‑centered, client/family‑driven non‑clinical goal setting and safety planning. Makes referrals to and facilitates engagement in behavioral health, medical, care coordination, and basic needs services. Collaborates with internal team members and external providers to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care. Follows up with individuals, families, and care teams to verify that aftercare services are in place and being accessed. Completes timely and accurate documentation in line with agency and program standards. Work Environment Field‑based, community‑facing role involving regular travel and in‑person engagement in a variety of environments. Requires flexibility, composure, and quick decision‑making in a fast‑paced and emotionally dynamic setting. Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age. Bachelor’s degree with at least two (2) years of behavioral health experience. Or high school diploma / equivalency / State Education Commencement Credential and one or more of the following: One (1) to three (3) years of experience working with individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders. Two (2) years of work experience in children’s mental health, addiction, or foster care. A student or intern within a mental health/clinical DOH‑approved NewYork State Education Department program. Licensed Practical Nurse. Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Individuals with lived experience as an individual with emotional, behavioral, addiction, or co‑occurring disorders or as a parent/primary caregiver of a child with such disorders (not qualified peers). Must be willing to participate in all required federal, state, county and agency training, including Narcan administration, evidence‑based assessments, person‑centered and trauma‑informed approaches. Demonstrates a high standard of professionalism and collaborative efforts when working with law enforcement, providers and other collaterals. Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. Pay Rate $32.15 per on‑call shift (equivalent to $225 for one week) with advanced compensation for telephonic services. Additional $100 per on‑call shift on an agency‑observed holiday. Mobile Crisis Response: 1–90 minutes: $100 91–180 minutes: $150 181+ minutes: $200 In‑Person Follow Up: 1–90 minutes: $50 91–180 minutes: $75 181+ minutes: $100 Equal Employment Opportunity Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Byrne Dairy