• Senior Home Based Crisis Intervention Specialist

    Northern Rivers Family Services (Albany, NY)


    Senior Home Based Crisis Intervention Specialist

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Albany-Academy Main-PCFC - Albany, NY

    Position Type

    Full Time

     

    Salary Range

     

    $27.00 - $30.00 Salary

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Up to 50%

    Description

    Home Based Crisis Intervention Specialist

     

    Work related travel reimbursed at predetermined rates

     

    As a Senior Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Specialist, you will provide assessment and treatment, individual and family therapy, crisis support, and consult with community partners to create positive change. You will work within a trauma informed, family-based framework of program, including using crisis de-escalation strategies, coping and safety plans, and parenting supports through a strengths-based, family centered approach. You will report to the HBCI Team Lead and will work both remotely and in the community, including working with clients in their homes. You will also be available for on-call crisis support by phone for your caseload.

    Responsibilities:

    + Engage and form positive relationship with all youth and families served.

    + Complete all mandatory trainings according to programmatic guidelines.

    + Display basic competency in de-escalation techniques.

    + Work as part of a team with colleagues (HBCI interventionists, clinicians, supervisors, and other administrative and functional support staff).

    + Communicate with internal and external customers, including county workers, medical staff, parents, etc.

    + Complete and maintain documentation to meet programmatic and regulatory standards.

    + Apply curriculum and appropriate practice models.

    + Form positive relationships with more challenging youth and families.

    + Work independently on higher acuity cases.

    + Collaborate with other providers and advocate for needs of client effectively.

    + Think quickly and problem solve in the moment during a crisis situation.

    + Support client's self-efficacy and change processes.

    Requirements and Education:

    + A Masters degree with at least one year of related experience. Two years or more of related experience is desired.

    + LMSW or LMHC licensure is preferred.

    + Must have a valid NYS drivers license.

     

    Benefits

     

    + Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

    + Tuition reimbursement

    + Paid time off

    + Holiday Pay

    + 401 (K) plan

    + Life Insurance

    + Loan repayment assistance

    + Free training/CEU opportunities

    About Northern Rivers

    At 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 Rivers Family 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 applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.