Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Counselor/ Therapist

Helio Health•Syracuse, NY

18d•$29

About The Position

Circare is a not-for-profit community based mental health agency located in Syracuse, New York. Circare programs are designed to help individuals and families, who have encountered certain obstacles develop the resources and supports to live a satisfying, naturally independent life. The Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Interventionist/Therapist will work with children with behavioral health needs. The interventionist must be a Licensed Mental Health Professional (Licenses that fall under the LMHP umbrella include: Licensed Psychologists Licensed Clinical/Masters Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, or Licensed Creative Arts Therapists). The Interventionist will provide intensive, short-term therapeutic treatment interventions to youth ages 5 to 20 years at risk of out of home placement, psychiatric hospitalization, and children in transition from hospital or residential setting back into their home. Services are provided in environments that are most compatible with the family’s needs including home and community-based settings. Pay Range: $28.84 per hour

Requirements

Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) preferred.
An unlicensed Master’s level applicant with at least one year experience in children’s community based mental health may be considered.
Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation: Circare’s insurance carrier requires that Circare employees who drive personal vehicles for work maintain minimum auto insurance coverage limits of at least $100,000/person; $300,000/accident and that employees provide HR with proof of current minimum insurance coverage (copy of Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page) on their first day of employment.
Employees are required to provide an updated Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page to HR by expiration date on Declaration Page.
Strong organizational skills.
Good data management and utilization skills.
Good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Multilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Creates a positive, collaborative working relationship with families and children.
Completes initial assessment for the purpose of immediate and longer-term planning, including safety and wellness planning
Teaches family skills through education, modeling and coaching.
Provides in-home short-term treatment to address immediate needs and support family in longer term treatment as deemed appropriate.
Works together with family to help identify potential barriers and challenges that may arise and promotes continued success by developing a plan that will address these concerns.
Provides treatment based on evidence-based practice model that is utilized by the program.
Actively coordinates services in all systems relevant to the child/family’s success.
Fosters community connections based on a person’s strengths, skills and interests.
Makes proactive contacts with emergency and inpatient services to plan and reduce time in these settings.
Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Medical Insurance (with employer-funded HRA-Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
Wellness Benefits
Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Profit Sharing Plan and 401K option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and Continuing Education Opportunities
Student Loan Forgiveness
Paid and Optional Holidays
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Family Leave
Circare provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, religion, national origin, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence, age, military or veteran status, handicap or disability, family medical history or predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, marital status, family status, political affiliation, felony conviction record, status as a victim of a crime, or status as an employee who has complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit, or any other categories, status or activity protected by federal, state or local law.