What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Intervention Specialist - Home Based position at Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston?
Job Overview
Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston is seeking a skilled Crisis Intervention Specialist to provide intensive, in-home crisis intervention services to youth at risk and their families. This rewarding role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry a low caseload of up to 3 families for approximately 4-6 weeks for crisis services, conducting multiple visits weekly and providing crisis intervention in the client's home environment.
- Conduct screening, assessment, and planning for youth/family in accordance with program standards, collaborating with support teams to create individualized safety plans.
- Develop evidenced-based, individualized treatment plans in collaboration with youth/family, providing de-escalation and crisis support as needed.
- Collaborate with community agencies, coordinating services to facilitate crisis management, family rehabilitation, reunification, and child permanency.
- Provide outreach, family support and education, and referral linkage to community resources, maintaining timely record keeping and case documentation in the electronic health record.
- Participate in reporting and statistical information as required, attending weekly individual or group supervision and staff meetings as scheduled.
Requirements
- Licensure as a New York State Qualified Health Professional (LMSW or LMHC) or Master's degree in related field with relevant experience in community-based mental health or case management.
- Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in community-based mental health or case management, with additional requirements including confidentiality, verbal and written communication skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
- Valid NYS Driver's license and reliable, registered, and insured vehicle, with commitment to Agency Mission Statement and quality care principles.
Benefits
- Salary: $22.00-27.00/hour depending on years of experience/education level.
- Exempt status, working 35 hours per week, with generous time off package including vacation, sick time, and personal time.
- Very generous paid holidays, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness insurance, supplemental insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, legal plan, identity plan, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan.
Our Hiring Process
- Applications will be reviewed regularly until the position is filled, with phone screenings conducted with qualified candidates.
- In-person one-hour interviews will be conducted with candidates who advance after the phone screening, typically with 2-4 Interviewers.
Salary : $22 - $27
