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Offer: Per Diem Clinician/Social Worker, Mobile Crisis:Job description:
Per Diem Clinician/Social Worker, Mobile CrisisJob OverviewPer Diem Clinician/Social Worker - Mobile CrisisJob location: Schenectady, NY or Queensbury, NY Day, Evening, and Weekend Shifts available As a Clinician for Mobile Crisis, you will provide crisis risk assessments with a diagnosis (with appropriate managery 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-located, trauma-informed, systems-oriented perspective and will include the development of crisis avoidance and safety plans; follow-up to evaluate the effectiveness of plans; coordination of services with existing treatment providers; and linkage to additional community-located therapeutic resources and supports. You will directly report to the Clinical Site managers 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-located crisis intervention services. This includes rotation of schedule to provide coverage during holidays and weekends. » Conduct risk assessments with a diagnosis (with appropriate managery 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 avoidance plans, and plan for follow-up. Consult with team and managers. » 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 suitable education » Looking for candidates with their LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, LCSW-R licensure » Requires a Masters' degree (MSW/MHC) and two years of related practice » 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 RiversAt 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 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 candidates will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or discapability 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 significant work. Skills:
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