What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Crisis Licensed Master Social Worker in Yonkers, NY position at People USA?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Description : PEOPLE USA - Mobile Crisis Social Worker in Yonkers, NY
Summary : People USA provides people living with mental health and / or addiction issues with the highest quality, effective peer services, and behavioral health care. We are a peer-run nonprofit organization. This means our agency is 100% made up of people with their own lived experience with mental health or addiction issues, recovery, and moving towards wellness.Our mission is to educate, support, and empower people to understand, manage, and overcome behavioral health challenges. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator in partnership with community providers, the Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LMHC) will provide oversight and direct services to individuals experiencing a crisis. Essential Duties : Addresses referrals from community providers, including referrals via warm hand-offsLeads daily huddles at change of shifts. Provide assessments to individuals in crisis. Work in collaboration with community providers, team members, and external partners
Completes and signs off on required documentation and paperwork implementation in a timely manner
Demonstrates cultural competency and commitment to individuals. Maintains a Trauma-Informed environmentDemonstrates commitment to the philosophy of the agency
Acts as an advocate and helps individuals with linkages to supports. Perform crisis intervention and assessments in community based settings. Other duties assignedWorking closely with the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health, community providers and surrounding Police Departments in providing services to individuals who are in crisis, with the goal of intervention, assessment and linkage to help individuals live safely and prevent future crisis. Ideally, the candidate will be flexible and work as part of a cohesive team that provides 24 / 7 / 365 mobile crisis intervention.
The ideal candidate will possess the following :
tMasters degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required
tLMSW or LMHC license not required upon hire, but must have ability to obtain license must be obtained within 6 months of hire
tNYS Drivers license required.
tEnglish / Spanish a plus
tCrisis intervention and response skills a plus
tExperience with community-based services
tWork well independently and within a team environment
tAbility to collaborate and build relationships with Community Partners
tStrong written skills
People USA recruits, employee train and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. People USA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. People USA. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of People USAs employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. People USA promotes within no matter the race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Perks / Benefits Full Time Employees
tMedical
tDental
tVision
tHRA Health Reimbursement Agreement
tFlexible Spending Account
tVoluntary Life
tLong Term Disability
tLifeLock Identity
tLegalShield
tSick Time
tVacation Time
o\t160 hours annually FTMember Deals / Discount
o\tTheme Parks & Attractions
o\tHotels
o\tRental Cars
o\tSki Resorts
o\tMovie Tickets
o\tChose A City
o\tShopping Deals
o\tShows & Events
Job Advertisement : PEOPLE USA - Mobile Crisis Social Worker in Yonkers, NY
Summary : People USA provides people living with mental health and / or addiction issues with the highest quality, effective peer services, and behavioral health care. We are a peer-run nonprofit organization. This means our agency is 100% made up of people with their own lived experience with mental health or addiction issues, recovery, and moving towards wellness.
Our mission is to educate, support, and empower people to understand, manage, and overcome behavioral health challenges. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator in partnership with community providers, the Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) will provide oversight and direct services to individuals experiencing a crisis.
Essential Duties :
Addresses referrals from community providers, including referrals via warm hand-offs
Leads daily huddles at change of shifts.
Provide assessments to individuals in crisis.
Work in collaboration with community providers, team members, and external partners
Completes and signs off on required documentation and paperwork implementation in a timely manner
Demonstrates cultural competency and commitment to individuals.
Maintains a Trauma-Informed environment
Demonstrates commitment to the philosophy of the agency
Acts as an advocate and helps individuals with linkages to supports.
Perform crisis intervention and assessments in community based settings.
Other duties assigned
Working closely with the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health, community providers and surrounding Police Departments in providing services to individuals who are in crisis, with the goal of intervention, assessment and linkage to help individuals live safely and prevent future crisis. Ideally, the candidate will be flexible and work as part of a cohesive team that provides 24 / 7 / 365 mobile crisis intervention.
The ideal candidate will possess the following :
Masters degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling required
LMSW or LMHC license not required upon hire, but must have ability to obtain license must be obtained within 6 months of hire
NYS Drivers license required.
English / Spanish a plus
Crisis intervention and response skills a plus
Experience with community-based services
Work well independently and within a team environment
Ability to collaborate and build relationships with Community Partners
Strong written skills
People USA recruits, employee train and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. People USA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. People USA. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of People USAs employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. People USA promotes within no matter the race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Perks / Benefits Full Time Employees
tMedical
tDental
tVision
tHRA Health Reimbursement Agreement
tFlexible Spending Account
tVoluntary Life
tLong Term Disability
tLifeLock Identity
tLegalShield
tSick Time
tVacation Time
o\t160 hours annually FT
o\t45 Hours annually PT \t
Member Deals / Discount
o\tTheme Parks & Attractions
o\tHotels
o\tRental Cars
o\tSki Resorts
o\tMovie Tickets
o\tChose A City
o\tShopping Deals
o\tShows & Events
70,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually
Salary : $70,000
