Community Based Treatment Provider II

Hillside•Syracuse, NY

1d•$20 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Based Treatment Provider II provides in home and community-based therapeutic interventions to youth and families to assist in behavioral and mental health symptom management. This position provides Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) within Child and Family Treatment and Support Services. May provide Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) and Planned Respite (PR) within Child and Family Treatment and Support Services as well as Home and Community-Based Services programs, depending upon the region.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services related field required.
Minimum 2 years of experience working in children’s mental health, addiction, education, foster care, child welfare, juvenile justice or other related human services field required.
Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.
CPR and First Aid certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Ability to utilize conflict resolution skills and diffuse crisis situations
Ability to work independently in the community
Ability to effectively engage youth and families
Ability to teach and model skills
Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and coordinate schedule in meeting productivity targets as required
Knowledge of all federal, state, and local statutes, regulatory agency standards and Hillside policies

Responsibilities

Assess youth and family needs and create individual service plans to meet those unique needs.
Update the individual service plan regularly in collaboration with the child, youth, and family and multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Complete all required documentation in the Electronic Medical Record, including but not limited to, appropriate screening tools, treatment plans, safety plans and progress notes.
Provide trauma-informed interventions to increase functioning in the home and community to achieve service plan goals. Areas of focus may include, but are not limited to: psychoeducation, mental health symptom management, emotional regulation, suicide prevention, healthy relationships, family routine and structure, harm reduction, task completion, communication, socialization, interpersonal behavior, community activities, activities of daily living, problem-solving, managing money, and positive coping skills.
Collaborate with other informal supports, community, and mental health/behavioral health providers to support service plan goals and objectives.
Manage crises and de-escalate challenging situations.
Assess and facilitate referrals to necessary services and community resources in conjunction with the treatment team, as needed.
While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.