- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Plattsburgh
A Spanish version of this position is available upon request
La version de esta posicion esta disponible en Español si es requerida
BHSN, one of the fastest-growing organizations providing whole-person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly expanding team!
Your role at BHSN:
As a Crisis Clinician at BHSN, you will provide crisis intervention in our Crisis Residence program, including risk assessments, brief interventions, care management, and individual/family psychotherapy to individuals experiencing or at risk of crisis. Your goal will be to help stabilize clients, return them to a pre-crisis level of functioning, and connect them with community services and supports that meet their needs.
This role will support both our Children's Crisis Residence and Adult Crisis Residence. Work schedule will include evenings and weekends, as needed.
What’s in it for you:
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, and personal days
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Supportive, mission-driven work environment with a team that cares
Your responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive intake assessments, risk assessments, and individual/family therapy to restore safety for clients and the community
Assist clients in developing safety plans as clinically needed
Communicate with clients’ care teams as clinically relevant
Assess need for Mental Hygiene removal orders (MHL 9.45)
Transport clients to emergency rooms or other service providers as needed for stabilization
Assist emergency services with triage to determine appropriate level of care
Work a minimum of one evening shift per week
Connect clients to outpatient services and community supports
Complete intakes, treatment planning, individual, family, and group sessions, and discharges
Provide hospital discharge appointments to clients—engaged or not engaged in ongoing services—to increase access to care
Collaborate with other BHSN staff and community-based providers
Assist clients with accessing treatment providers or social welfare resources
Deliver brief cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, skills training, and care management in individual, group, and family settings
Provide outreach and engagement services as needed
Maintain a thorough understanding of, and compliance with, OMH regulations, including 14 CFR NY 589, OMH standards of care, and OMH Crisis Residence Guidance
Participate in staff meetings, individual and group supervisions, community meetings, and treatment teams as needed
Perform additional duties as assigned
Your skills & qualifications:
NYS LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-R licensure or permit (required)
Strong engagement, clinical, and interpersonal skills
Experience working with adults with serious and persistent mental illness
Ability to work afternoon, evening, and weekend hours (required)
Potential for on-call hours
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and walk briskly for up to 10 minutes
Familiarity with databases and electronic health record systems (preferred)
Valid NYS driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to BHSN’s insurance carrier
