Mental Health Clinician

Liberty Resources, Inc. • Syracuse, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Resources is hiring a full-time Mental Health Clinician for its Mobile Crisis team in Onondaga County. The clinician works alongside Mobile Crisis Responders and Peers, primarily conducting clinical assessments and providing crisis intervention. Responses may be provided by telephone, in person, or through telehealth, with follow-up services based on an individual's needs.

The Mobile Crisis Team is a trained, multidisciplinary team that provides culturally and linguistically competent crisis intervention in community settings. Services include assessment, crisis diversion, safety and relapse prevention planning, support during and after a crisis, and coordination with and referrals to health, social, and other services, including peer and family supports. The team aims to divert unnecessary hospitalizations and arrests, support engagement in services, reduce symptoms, stabilize individuals, restore functioning, and develop coping mechanisms to help prevent future crises.

This is a field-based, community-facing role involving regular travel and in-person work in locations such as private homes, shelters, public spaces, and outdoor environments. The work is fast-paced and emotionally dynamic, requiring flexibility, composure, quick decision-making, and schedule adaptability. The role includes collaboration with emergency services, families, and multi-agency partners. The position requires a flexible 40-hour schedule, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Work locations may have stairs, uneven terrain, limited accessibility, or other physical challenges, and the role may involve extended periods of physical activity.

Requirements

• Hold a New York State license or permit in one of the listed professions: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Licensed Behavioral Analyst, Physician (including Psychiatrist and Addictionologist/Addiction Specialist), Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychoanalyst, or a qualifying Occupational Therapist under 42 C.F.R. 440.110(b)(2).
• Have two years of post-graduate mental health experience, including relevant experience providing crisis intervention support, transitional support, and care coordination.
• Demonstrate competence in de-escalation and aggression management.
• Be willing to participate in required federal, state, county, and agency training, including Narcan administration, evidence-based assessments, and person-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
• Demonstrate professionalism and collaborative effort when working with law enforcement, providers, and other collateral partners.
• Possess a valid New York State driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Work a flexible 40-hour schedule Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
• Be able to travel regularly and work in varied community locations, which may include stairs, uneven terrain, limited accessibility, and extended physical activity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to determine the need for further evaluation.
• Provide psychotherapy and psychosocial rehabilitation counseling to address psychiatric or substance use symptoms, resolve conflict, de-escalate crises, monitor and address high-risk behaviors, maintain stabilization after a crisis, and prevent escalation of behavioral health symptoms.
• Make treatment recommendations and referrals to other behavioral health services as clinically indicated.
• Respond to individuals in crisis by telephone, in person, or through telehealth as needed.
• Provide additional follow-up services based on the level of need.
• Collaborate with Mobile Crisis Responders, Peers, emergency services, families, providers, law enforcement, and other collateral partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed