Crisis Stabilization Clinician (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC or LMFT Required)

The Child Center of NY • New York, NY

98d

About The Position

A Crisis Stabilization Clinician in a CCBHC provides crisis receiving/stabilization services. These services include urgent care/walk-in mental health and substance use disorder services for individuals seeking services voluntarily. The crisis stabilization center serves as a voluntary and urgent service provider for persons at risk of a mental health or substance abuse crisis. Provides a comprehensive array of services to create access, stabilize people in crisis, and provide appropriate treatment for those with substance use and mental health disorders.

Requirements

• LMSW, LMHC, LMFT.
• Experience providing crisis services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.

Nice To Haves

• LCSW or LMHC with Diagnostic Privilege.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, therapeutic intervention, group counseling, clinical case management, and consultation services for adults, children, and families.
• Conduct thorough assessments using standardized tools for suicide risk, brief crisis counseling, individualized risk management/safety planning, psycho-education, discharge planning, and care coordination.
• Screen clients in stabilization programs to determine the need for emergency services referrals.
• Provide substance abuse and mental health outpatient services in various settings, including office, school, home, or other clinically appropriate locations.
• Perform ongoing assessments, case coordination, consultation, and referrals to best meet the identified clinical needs of active clients.
• Monitor and ensure the safety of clients, providing both planned and emergency services.
• Facilitate clients' utilization of available support systems and community resources to meet needs identified in clinical evaluations or treatment planning.
• Meet weekly with a supervisor to discuss program targets, client goals, quality of care, and reporting requirements.
• Attend case reviews/care coordination meetings to develop next steps for families and clients.
• Meet data metric requirements and quality of care expectations using traditional social work interventions or evidence-based models.
• Perform home visits as deemed appropriate or necessary by the treatment plan.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees