Crisis Intervention Specialist, Yates

Crisis Intervention Specialist

We are Hiring!

Location: Yates County - Penn Yan Area Employment Type: Full-Time 35 hrs a week

Salary: $22.00-27.00/hour depending on years of experience/education level. With $3,500 Sign On Bonus

Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people. We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being home. If you're looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives. Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

About the Role

The Interventionalist provides intensive, in-home crisis intervention services to youth at risk and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Carries a low caseload of up to 3 families for approximately 4-6 weeks for crisis services. Cases require multiple visits weekly, and crisis intervention, in the client's home environment.
• Conducts screening, assessment, and planning for youth/family in accordance with program standards.
• Collaborates with youth/family support in creating an individualized safety plan to ensure the safety of the physical environment.
• Collaborates with youth/family to develop an evidenced-based, individualized treatment plan.
• Provides de-escalation and crisis support for youth and families.
• Collaborates with community agencies, coordinating services as needed to facilitate crisis management, family rehabilitation, reunification, and child permanency.
• Provides outreach, family support and education, and referral linkage to a variety of community resources.
• Maintains timely record keeping, and case documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with program standards.
• Attends and completes necessary training to ensure high quality, evidenced based service delivery.
• Provides on call services for Home Based Crisis Intervention program on a rotational basis.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a New York State Qualified Health Professional such as LMSW or LMHC, preferred
• Master's degree in related field with at least one year of relevant experience in community-based mental health or case management
• Bachelor's degree with at least one year of relevant experience in community-based mental health or case management.

Relevant combination of education and experience will be considered

Preferred Skills:

• Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR's corporate compliance and ethics program.
• Willingness to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all records reviewed including consumer records, employee records and billing records
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution.
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver

Top Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

Join us and help make a positive impact in our community! Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agencies and our people. EOE/AA Disability/Vet