Residential Specialist

Liberty Resources, Inc.•Oneida, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Resources is hiring Per Diem Residential Specialists for its Oneida Crisis Residence Program. The crisis residence is a community-based residential program that provides a therapeutic, home-like environment for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. Staff support guests with stabilization and a safe return to their community, while helping reduce avoidable emergency department visits and hospitalizations. The Crisis Intervention Residential Specialist supports individuals whose challenges in daily life may cause symptoms to escalate beyond what can be managed in their home and community. Using the Need Adapted Treatment Model, the specialist provides health and wellness coaching, relapse prevention planning, wellness activities, family support, conflict resolution, and other services as needed. Services are recovery-oriented and may incorporate Motivational Interviewing. The role works in coordination with Health Homes, hospitals, treatment providers, and community supports to develop integrated plans of care. Staff provide advocacy, supportive counseling, referrals, and linkage services, and complete required documentation according to program standards. Coverage follows the staffing plan and may include overnights.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of relevant experience working with individuals with mental health or chemical dependency disorders, or a bachelor's degree.
A student or intern in a New York State Department of Health-approved education department program, a Licensed Practical Nurse, or a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Counselor (CASAC) also qualifies.
Respect for and a high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crises.
Ability to use critical thinking, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills to help create and maintain an environment that promotes recovery.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a behavioral health or related setting, preferably using the recovery model.

Responsibilities

Help individuals view crises differently and use wellness tools to prevent future crises or reduce their intensity.
Work with Health Homes, hospitals, and treatment providers to develop integrated plans of care addressing mental health, physical health, substance abuse services, and community supports.
Provide advocacy, supportive counseling, and referral and linkage services to program guests as needed and assigned by the Program Director.
Provide recovery-oriented services incorporating Need Adapted Treatment and Motivational Interviewing.
Provide program coverage according to the staffing plan, including overnights as required.
Complete required documentation within established timelines and in accordance with program standards.