What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician position at JBFCS?
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All Staten Island programs are allotted a $4,420 commuter differential that is applicable to anyone who currently works or is hired to work on Staten Island who doesn’t live in Staten Island in addition to the base salary or hourly wage.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
As part of the Children’s Mobile Crisis Team, The Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for providing culturally competent crisis interventions to children and young adults experiencing a serious emotional disturbance in the Staten Island community. Crisis Behavioral Health Clinicians provide immediate on-site risk assessment and crisis de-escalation to reduce the risk to the client and the community. Moreover, as part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, the Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician works closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client. This position requires rotating holiday and evening coverage based on program need.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:
Minimum of one-year relevant experience with a similar client population. Proficient reading and writing English. Pay differential for bi-lingual clinicians.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
As part of the Children’s Mobile Crisis Team, The Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for providing culturally competent crisis interventions to children and young adults experiencing a serious emotional disturbance in the Staten Island community. Crisis Behavioral Health Clinicians provide immediate on-site risk assessment and crisis de-escalation to reduce the risk to the client and the community. Moreover, as part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, the Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician works closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client. This position requires rotating holiday and evening coverage based on program need.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:
Minimum of one-year relevant experience with a similar client population. Proficient reading and writing English. Pay differential for bi-lingual clinicians.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
Employee Signature: ______________________________ Date: _________ HR Initial: _____
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All Staten Island programs are allotted a $4,420 commuter differential that is applicable to anyone who currently works or is hired to work on Staten Island who doesn’t live in Staten Island in addition to the base salary or hourly wage.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
As part of the Children’s Mobile Crisis Team, The Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for providing culturally competent crisis interventions to children and young adults experiencing a serious emotional disturbance in the Staten Island community. Crisis Behavioral Health Clinicians provide immediate on-site risk assessment and crisis de-escalation to reduce the risk to the client and the community. Moreover, as part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, the Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician works closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client. This position requires rotating holiday and evening coverage based on program need.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:
- Monitors CMCT email and responds within 2 hours of receiving a crisis referral (1 hour for first school referral of the day) for an adolescent or young adult experiencing a serious emotional disturbance in the community. During initial crisis response performs a risk assessment and a psychosocial evaluation to help identify client and family needs.
- Works with client and family to create safety plans.
- Develops and implements short-term service plans for clients in coordination with client/family, team members, and other current service providers.
- Utilizes a variety of evidenced based practices to provide short-term clinical Interventions designed to reduce risk via identifying effective coping skills and encouraging resistant clients to accept appropriate behavioral health interventions.
- Maintains all case documentation in the agency’s electronic health record system in accordance with program documentation submission guidelines.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and conferences.
- Participates in Audit Preparation
- Works with Clinical Director and/or Administrative Supervisor on intake process for new consumers.
- Work with Crisis Family Advocates to enhance communication and cooperation between the team and consumer families
- Other duties as assigned.
- Clinical Training and knowledge of mental illness, serious emotional disturbances and substance abuse disorders.
- Ability to document clinical assessments, plans and interventions
- NYS Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (i.e., LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LCSW)
- Valid NYS Driver’s License
Minimum of one-year relevant experience with a similar client population. Proficient reading and writing English. Pay differential for bi-lingual clinicians.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
- To perform the essential functions of this job the candidate must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment such as a notebook, forms, laptop, mobile hotspot and cell phone weighing up to approximately 10 pounds.
- Risks/hazards associated with the position are those which may be encountered traveling around New York City and interfacing with clients experiencing an acute mental health crisis or serious emotional disturbance.
- Position is currently hybrid (1 day p/week in office) but can become 100% in person based on program need.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
As part of the Children’s Mobile Crisis Team, The Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for providing culturally competent crisis interventions to children and young adults experiencing a serious emotional disturbance in the Staten Island community. Crisis Behavioral Health Clinicians provide immediate on-site risk assessment and crisis de-escalation to reduce the risk to the client and the community. Moreover, as part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, the Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician works closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client. This position requires rotating holiday and evening coverage based on program need.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:
- Monitors CMCT email and responds within 2 hours of receiving a crisis referral (1 hour for first school referral of the day)for an adolescent or young adult experiencing a serious emotional disturbance in the community. During initial crisis response performs a risk assessment and a psychosocial evaluation to help identify client and family needs.
- Works with client and family to create safety plans.
- Develops and implements short-term service plans for clients in coordination with client/family, team members, and other current service providers.
- Utilizes a variety of evidenced based practices to provide short-term clinical Interventions designed to reduce risk via identifying effective coping skills and encouraging resistant clients to accept appropriate behavioral health interventions.
- Maintains all case documentation in the agency’s electronic health record system in accordance with program documentation submission guidelines.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and conferences.
- Participates in Audit Preparation
- Works with Clinical Director and/or Administrative Supervisor on intake process for new consumers.
- Work with Crisis Family Advocates to enhance communication and cooperation between the team and consumer families.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Clinical Training and Knowledge of mental illness, serious emotional disturbance and substance use disorders.
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:
- NYS Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (i.e., LMSW, LMHC, LCAT, LCSW)
- Valid NYS Driver’s License
Minimum of one-year relevant experience with a similar client population. Proficient reading and writing English. Pay differential for bi-lingual clinicians.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Working knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel
- To perform the essential functions of this job the candidate must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment such as a notebook, forms, laptop, mobile hotspot and cell phone weighing up to approximately 10 pounds.
- Risks/hazards associated with the position are those which may be encountered traveling around New York City and interfacing with clients experiencing an acute mental health crisis or serious emotional disturbance.
- Position is currently hybrid (1 day p/week in office) but can become 100% in person based on program need.
Employee Signature: ______________________________ Date: _________ HR Initial: _____
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
