Interventionist

ICAN Inc•Utica, NY

About The Position

The Interventionist provides intensive, trauma-informed crisis intervention and stabilization with the youth and family and case management services to youth who are at imminent risk of hospitalization, or admission to a group treatment program, or are at risk for a rapid readmission to such settings. They will adhere to and promote the philosophy and mission of the company by performing the following duties.

Requirements

MSW, or Masters in Psychology or Human Services and Licensed Mental Health provider -OR- Unlicensed with a Masters or Bachelor’s Degree with at least one year of relevant experience in community based mental health or case management.
Experience working with children and youth in crisis situations.
Experience in utilization of trauma-informed practices.
Experience working with children and adolescents.
Experience delivering Evidence-Based Interventions to children and adolescents.
Comfortable traveling to and working in families’ homes and communities.
Ability to be proactive and have relentless commitment to shared treatment planning and shared decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to engage hard-to-reach populations as well as families and youth impacted by trauma, poverty, complex stressors, violence, mental health, etc.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services to 2-3 families at a time, conduct up to daily meetings with each child/youth and family.
Provide crisis intervention and stabilization.
Conduct intensive outreach to client and family.
Screen and assess clients for social determinants of health, mental health, trauma, risk, and substance use.
Assess client and develop a Treatment Plan.
Develop and facilitate service delivery.
Coordinate treatment plans with collateral service providers.
Maintain complete case management records.
Provide on-call rotation duties and coverage as needed.
Other related duties within the scope of the position as assigned by the Supervisor.
Assists with additional projects and/or duties as needed.