SCSC Mental Health Provider $3,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Upstate Caring PartnersCity of Utica, NY
Onsite

About The Position

At the Crisis Stabilization Center (SCSC), we provide a safe, supportive space for individuals experiencing mental health crises. Our mission is to deliver compassionate care, short-term support, and prevent crises from escalating. As part of our team, you’ll play a vital role in helping people regain a sense of calm, control, and hope. The Mental Health Professional (MHP) is responsible for promoting recovery and wellness, fostering participant engagement, and providing clinical and crisis support services tailored to individual needs. Our program offers a range of mental health, substance use, and related support services in a supportive community-based setting for children, families, and adults. The MHP is expected to maintain current knowledge and develop proficiency in program-recommended Evidence-Based Practices to ensure high-quality, person-centered care. We offer a tiered professional development model for clinical providers based on education, experience, and licensure status. Each tier reflects a unique stage in a provider’s career journey and outlines opportunities for growth, supervision, and impact.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work or a related field.
  • Five or more years of experience in a high-risk, crisis-oriented, and fast paced mental health setting.
  • Valid NYS Driver’s License and ability to travel
  • Basic computer proficiency (Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel)

Nice To Haves

  • Licensed clinicians: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT
  • License-eligible professionals working toward full licensure
  • Experienced bachelor’s-level professionals with 5+ years in high-risk, crisis-oriented, and fast-paced mental health settings

Responsibilities

  • Conduct clinical assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop treatment plans
  • Provide individual and group therapy, crisis counseling, and safety planning
  • Collaborate with consumers, families, and community partners to support recovery
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and agency initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with agency, state, and federal regulations
  • Utilize evidence-based practices and contribute to quality improvement
  • May serve as a NYS designee if licensed and eligible

Benefits

  • Low-cost individual health insurance plan
  • Dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%)
  • Life insurance
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Generous paid time off
  • Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
  • Direct Deposit
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Retirement Plan 403(b)
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Service Awards
  • Employee Appreciation Events
  • Employee Discounts
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