Residential Specialist

Overview Liberty Resources operates Crisis Residence locations that provide a therapeutic environment for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The program offers Peer Support Services and Crisis Support Staff with experience in mental health, health and wellness coaching, relapse prevention planning, wellness activities, family support, conflict resolution, and referrals and linkage services. The goal is to stabilize crisis to support a guest’s safe return to their community and to provide preventive measures for reducing unnecessary emergency department visits and hospitalizations. Liberty Resources is committed to building a diverse workforce that values the contributions of all team members and respects cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities we serve. What We Offer Home like setting Relaxed atmosphere Variety of work hours Mentorship/Entry level experience with opportunity for growth in the agency Residential Specialist Position Summary The Crisis Intervention Residential Specialist provides support to individuals experiencing challenges in daily life that create risk for an escalation of symptoms that cannot be managed in the individual’s home and community environment. Through the Need Adapted Treatment Model, the Crisis Residence Counselor will provide guests health and wellness coaching, relapse prevention planning, wellness activities, family support, conflict resolution, and other services as needed. Residential Specialist Job Responsibilities Teach individuals to look at crisis differently and utilize wellness tools to prevent future crises or decrease the intensity of personal crisis. Work closely with Health Homes, hospitals and treatment providers to develop an integrated plan of care including mental health, physical health, substance abuse services, and community supports necessary for individuals to succeed in the community. Provide advocacy, supportive counseling and referral and linkage services for program guests as needed and as assigned by the Program Director. Provide recovery oriented services incorporating Need Adapted Treatment and Motivational Interviewing. Provide coverage for the program as reflected in staffing plan, including overnights as required. Completes all required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with program standards. Residential Specialist Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and 1-3 years of relevant experience working with individuals with Mental Health or Chemical Dependency disorders, or a Bachelor’s Degree is required. Student or intern within a DOH-approved NYS education department program, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Counselor (CASAC) also qualify. Work experience in a behavioral health or related setting is preferred, preferably using the recovery model. Respect for and a high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis. Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery. Hours: evenings, weekends, and overnights Starting Rate: $20.00 per hour Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers 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