Mental Health Clinician

Liberty Resources, Inc. • Syracuse, NY

17d

About The Position

Liberty Resources is hiring a Mobile Crisis Mental Health Clinician (Licensed Responder) to provide crisis intervention services in Onondaga County. The clinician works alongside Mobile Crisis Specialists and Peers, conducting clinical assessments and responding to people in crisis by telephone, in person, or through telehealth as needed. Follow-up services may be provided depending on the level of need.

The Mobile Crisis Team is a trained multidisciplinary team that serves people in community settings, including homes, workplaces, schools, service locations, and social settings. Its services include culturally and linguistically competent assessments; 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 support. The team aims to divert unnecessary hospitalizations and arrests, connect people with services, reduce symptoms, stabilize individuals, help restore previous functioning, and develop coping strategies to prevent future crises. It serves Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and Oswego counties.

This is a per diem position with flexible scheduling options. The posting also describes a flexible 40-hour schedule, Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Work takes place in a fast-paced, emotionally dynamic, collaborative environment. Staff travel to locations not controlled or maintained by the agency, such as private homes, shelters, public spaces, and outdoor environments. The role is compensated per on-call shift and response, with additional compensation for agency-observed holidays.

Requirements

• Be licensed or permitted in New York State in an eligible profession: 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 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.
• Foster an inclusive environment and demonstrate the values of diversity, equity, and belonging.
• Be able to adapt schedules as needed and demonstrate flexibility, composure, and quick decision-making in a rapidly changing work environment.
• Be able to travel to community locations that may have stairs, uneven terrain, limited accessibility, or other physical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to determine whether further evaluation is needed.
• 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 worsening behavioral health symptoms.
• Make treatment recommendations and referrals to other behavioral health services when clinically indicated.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation according to agency and program standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with ethical and legal standards.
• Respond to people in crisis by telephone, in person, or through telehealth as needed.
• Provide additional follow-up services depending on the level of need.
• Coordinate with emergency services, families, and multi-agency partners as situations require.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed