Interventionist - Wayne

Children's Home of Wyoming Conference•Newark, NY

18h•$58,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures. $58,000-63,000 $2,000 Sign On Bonus Position Summary: The Home-Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Interventionist provides intensive, short-term, in-home crisis services to children and adolescents ages 5–21 who are experiencing acute psychiatric crises that place them at risk for psychiatric hospitalization. Under the supervision of a licensed clinical supervisor, the Interventionist works collaboratively with families to stabilize the crisis, assess needs, and build coping strategies to prevent future hospitalizations. The Interventionist provides direct support services, assists with treatment planning, and implements behavioral strategies and interventions to promote emotional regulation, problem-solving, and safety within the family environment. The Interventionist also coordinates care with schools, community providers, and other support systems to ensure continuity of care. Services are typically delivered multiple times per week, with flexible scheduling (including evenings and weekends) to meet family needs.

Requirements

Bachelors in human services, psychology, social work or other related field required
Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Social-Welfare, Human Services or other related fields preferred
Licensed mental health provider or unlicensed Masters preferred
Candidates with a Master's in Social Work (MSW) limited permit are welcomed to apply!
Our agency supports your professional growth by covering costs associated with provisional licensure, the licensing exam, and final licensure fees.
Candidates must be willing to become licensed.
1-2 years experience in case management, community based mental health, and other related responsibilities required
Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required

Responsibilities

Provide supportive clinical services to 2-3 families at a time, conducting regular to daily meetings with each child/youth and family.
Deliver crisis intervention, prevention, and resolution strategies.
Engage in frequent outreach to clients and their families.
Conduct strength-based assessments to understand clients' social determinants of health, mental well-being, resilience to trauma, potential risks, and substance use factors.
Create personalized service plans tailored to individual family needs.
Design and implement effective service delivery strategies.
Collaborate with partner service providers to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans.
Maintain thorough case management records to ensure effective service delivery.