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CRISIS COUNSELOR I

Our Crisis Program is growing~ FULL-TIME, MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE.

Full-time with an excellent benefits package and remote work opportunity:

7:00am-3:00pm
8:00am- 4:00pm
12:00am – 8:00am (Overnight)

Be a part of a supportive and dedicated team providing critical crisis services to our communities.

Must reside in one of the following counties in New York State: Oneida, Herkimer, Otsego, Chenango, Delaware or Schoharie.

JOB DESCRIPTION: A Crisis Counselor I provides intensive assessment, linkage and follow-up of individuals identified to be in acute psychiatric distress in various locations throughout the community or remotely, as assigned. Further, s/he/they are responsible for referring clients to appropriate agencies for needed services and for assessing and intervening with individuals whose needs are more complex, requiring a higher level of expertise. S/he/they are expected to perform job functions with a degree of independence, and is expected to assist in the management of day-to-day service operation.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

· Provides short-term crisis intervention and diffusion for children and adults in the community and virtually including comprehensive crisis assessment and suicide/homicide lethality

· Maintains accurate documentation of client/ agency contacts in accordance with program policy and procedure manual.

· Assumes on-call, and administrative back-up responsibilities consistent with program needs;

· Attends and actively participates in all required training, staff meetings and case conferences as required by agency administration.

· Engages in supervision on a regular basis.

· Provides educational/ marketing /training presentations to the community, as assigned by the Crisis Program Director.

· Assists law enforcement and other agencies in handling mental health related crisis.

· Engages in agency/program projects or work groups as assigned by the Crisis Program Director.

· May provide support/supervision to unlicensed staff.

· Secures and maintains all necessary certification and professional licensing as dictated by profession and required qualifications.

· Engages clients with telephonic and virtual crisis intervention on the local crisis line and 988 crisis line as assigned.

· Makes recommendation and assists in facilitation the appropriate level of treatment/services/supports.

· Maintains self in a professional manner at all times, adhering to The Neighborhood Center, Inc.’s policy and procedures and in keeping with the Agency’s mission statement;

· Maintains a valid New York State driver’s license and have access to a viable vehicle, if not operating remotely;

· Performs other duties as requested by Agency Administration.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· A Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensed by the New York State (NYS) Education Department with two (2) years of experience in the provision of mental health services

· A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed by the New York State (NYS) Education Department with two (2) years of experience in the provision of mental health services

· A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the “R” credential (LCSW-R) licensed by the New York State (NYS) Education Department with two (2) years of experience in the provision of mental health services

· A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed by the New York State (NYS) Education Department with two (2) years of experience in the provision of mental health services

· A Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed by the New York State (NYS) Education Department with two (2) years of experience in the provision of mental health services.

EOE

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $29.54 – $30.77 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Education:

Master’s (Required)

License/Certification:

LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or LMHC (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid (remote/Utica, NY 13501)

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