Interventionist

ICAN Inc•Utica, NY

2d•$0 - $55,000

About The Position

The Interventionist provides intensive, trauma-informed crisis intervention and stabilization to youth and families, along with case management services. The role serves youth at imminent risk of hospitalization or admission to a group treatment program, as well as youth at risk for rapid readmission to those settings. The Interventionist adheres to and promotes the company’s philosophy and mission.

Requirements

MSW, or a master’s degree in Psychology or Human Services and licensure as a mental health provider; alternatively, an unlicensed candidate may have a master’s 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 using trauma-informed practices.
Experience working with children and adolescents.
Experience delivering evidence-based interventions to children and adolescents.
Comfort traveling to and working in families’ homes and communities.
Ability to be proactive and demonstrate a relentless commitment to shared treatment planning and shared decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to engage hard-to-reach populations and families and youth impacted by trauma, poverty, complex stressors, violence, mental health challenges, and related circumstances.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

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