Licensed Clinical Counselor

Position: Licensed Clinical Counselor

Division: Behavioral Health Care

Status: Full Time with Benefits

Location: Herkimer, NY

Base Schedule: 7:00am-7:30pm/7:00pm-7:30am – (3) three 12-hour shifts with some weekends required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center ICSC)  Licensed Clinical Counselor provides intensive assessment, linkage and follow-up of individuals identified to be in acute psychiatric distress or substance use crisis presenting to the Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center (ICSC). Further, s/he/they is 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 is 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 at the ICSC, including comprehensive crisis assessment and suicide/homicide lethality
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation of client/ agency contacts in accordance with program policy and procedure manual.
• 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.
• Maintain relationships with local law enforcement, emergency services, hospital systems and other key stakeholders.
• Ensures the timely delivery of short-term mental health and substance use crisis intervention, follow-up and linkage to community resources and supports.
• Provides educational/ marketing /training presentations to the community, as assigned by the Program Director.
• Coordinate treatment with an interdisciplinary team.
• Secures and maintains all necessary certification and professional licensing as dictated by profession and required qualifications.
• Makes recommendation and assists in facilitating the appropriate level of treatment/services/supports.
• Ensures program compliance and enforces standards in accordance with all local, state, and federal governing laws and regulations which include but are not limited to: HIPAA regulations and confidentiality.

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

OR 

• 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

OR 

•  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

OR 

• 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

AND

• Experience working well as a team member.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and agencies within the community.

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to the success of our organization and are dedicated to creating a workplace that welcomes and values all individuals. We strive to create a culture that fosters respect, openness, and understanding, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for open positions.

Program: Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center
Division: Behavioral Health
Status: Full Time
Location: Herkimer, NY
Rate of Pay: $68,000 annual salary
Base Schedule: 7:00am-7:30pm/7:00pm-7:30am – (3) three 12-hour shifts with some weekends required.

Work Location: In person