Director of Home Based Crisis Intervention

Who We Are:

The Children's Home mission is to partner with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.

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Candidates with a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) are welcomed to apply! Our agency supports your professional growth by covering costs associated with provisional licensure, the licensing exam, and final licensure fees. Candidates must be willing to become licensed.

Job Summary:

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? You can lead The Children’s Home, Wayne and Cayuga County, Home-Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Team. Bring your passion for empowering youth with behavioral health needs! Our innovative program provides short-term therapeutic interventions right in the comfort of our clients homes and communities, making it a truly impactful experience for everyone involved.

Why Home Based Crisis Intervention?

Our unique approach connects clients, youth ages 5-20, with essential mental health, medical, educational, and social resources, ensuring they have the support they need to thrive. With small caseloads, our dedicated team delivers personalized, intensive services over approximately six weeks, focusing on each child’s strengths and unique needs.

As the HBCI Director, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative work, leading a team of four talented interventionists. You’ll guide them in delivering crucial support to families in crisis, helping to create stability and resilience within their homes. Using evidence-based practices, we work collaboratively to provide strength-based interventions and case management services, including referrals to longer-term support.

We believe in delivering services where families feel most comfortable—whether that’s in their homes or community settings. Together, we can foster resilience and well-being for youth and their families!

Here's what you'll do:

• Directly oversee HBCI program staff and support their coaching and growth.
• Provide clinical direction to HBCI staff on individual cases to support the best outcomes.
• Conduct regular one-on-one supervision and lead engaging weekly team meetings.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the HBCI program staff, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Ensure our services meet all contractual and regulatory standards, delivering excellence in service delivery and documentation.
• Monitor and assess program activities to ensure quality and effectiveness, always striving for improvement.

Benefits you'll love:

• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Agency paid CEUS, Licensure, Prep Course and Licensure Exam
• Paid Time Off
• Health care package options, some fully funded by the agency: medical, dental, vision (FSA & HSA Accounts)
• Paid Time off
• Pension Plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree is required
• Licensed Professional is required: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT
• Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment required

Children’s Home is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces and supports diversity, as it benefits the youth and families we work with. We have created an inclusive and mutually respectful environment for all employees. We seek quality employees that want to be part of a collaborative team and make our Mission of partnering with youth and families their long-term goal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold one of the following or related licenses in NYS: LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC

Experience:

• Supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Auburn, NY 13024 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $66,000 - $72,000