Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Interventionist / Therapist (Madison County)

Helio Health • Village of Cazenovia, NY

10d

About The Position

Helio Health’s In Community Program (formerly Circare) helps individuals and families develop resources and supports for a satisfying, naturally independent life. This position serves the Madison County community in New York State and works with children with behavioral health needs.

The HBCI Interventionist / Therapist provides intensive, short-term therapeutic interventions to youth ages 5 to 20 who are at risk of out-of-home placement or psychiatric hospitalization, as well as children transitioning from a hospital or residential setting back into their homes. Services are delivered in settings suited to each family’s needs, including home and community-based environments. The role requires a Licensed Mental Health Professional; an unlicensed Master’s-level applicant with at least one year of experience in children’s community-based mental health may be considered.

The pay range is $28.84 per hour. Full-time licensed counselors and therapists may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $4,000–$8,000, depending on licensure.

Requirements

• Licensed Mental Health Professional; listed licenses include LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, LCAT, and LMFT.
• An unlicensed Master’s-level applicant with at least one year of experience in children’s community-based mental health may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation.
• Employees who drive personal vehicles for work must maintain auto insurance coverage of at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident, and provide HR with proof of current coverage on the first day of employment and an updated declaration page by its expiration date.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good data management and utilization skills.
• Good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Multilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, collaborative working relationship with families and children.
• Complete initial assessments for immediate and longer-term planning, including safety and wellness planning.
• Teach family skills through education, modeling, and coaching.
• Provide in-home short-term treatment to address immediate needs and support longer-term treatment as appropriate.
• Work with families to identify potential barriers and challenges and develop plans to address them and promote continued success.
• Provide treatment based on the evidence-based practice model used by the program.
• Coordinate services across systems relevant to the child and family’s success.
• Foster community connections based on a person’s strengths, skills, and interests.
• Proactively contact emergency and inpatient services to plan and reduce time spent in those settings.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including dental and vision coverage for employees and families.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, with no waiting period for accruals.
• Paid holidays, including a floating birthday holiday.
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Company-sponsored life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Sign-on incentive of up to $4,000–$8,000 for full-time licensed counselors/therapists, depending on licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level