Crisis Support Staff Specialist

Behavioral Health Services North • Plattsburgh, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 growing team! Your role at BHSN: As a Crisis Support Staff Specialist you will assist participants in the crisis respite to learn and apply skills to manage their mental health to stabilize and return to pre-crisis level of functioning with connections to community resources and supports.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Degree or significant experience in the human services field
• Experience providing direct support
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively as well as to organize tasks
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team until collaborate across disciplines and programs
• Knowledge of substance abuse issues including features of alcohol and various drug abuse signs and symptoms, intervention strategies, awareness of associated medical concerns
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required for local and regional travel

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing clear treatment strategies based on specific needs of each consumer and composed as a formal treatment plan and percentage plan to the treatment team and consumer
• Provides services including treatment and education in accord with the treatment plan such as de-escalation, use of coping skills, self-care skills
• Documents all aspects of the evaluation and treatment process to potentiate patient care, facilitate effective treatment coordination, and ensure regulatory compliance
• Coordinate treatment with other behavioral health services, other providers, probation, parole, including facilitating referrals for inpatient treatment to maximize quality and effectiveness of care
• Supports collaboration and teamwork by sharing information and responding to questions/requests from rehabilitation team and other support providers
• Maintains client confidentiality and confidential health information
• Promotes service recipients' growth and development
• Assist participants moving into and out of the respite
• Assist in maintaining a safe, sanitary dwelling
• Observe participants self-medication administration in accordance with protocols
• Participates in meetings as scheduled
• Assists with training new staff members
• Comply with BHSN policies and procedures
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• With BHSN University, we provide our team members with continuous learning, mentorship, and internal education opportunities to encourage our team to continue discovering and innovating
• endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED