RISE Housing and Support Services is seeking a licensed professional to join the clinic treatment team at the Saratoga County Mental Health Outpatient Treatment Clinic. The ideal candidate will be able to provide high-quality mental health services to children, adolescents, families, and adults in both an admission setting and in response to a psychiatric crisis.
RISE offers a starting Intake / Crisis Response Specialist:
- A salary range of $68,000 to $72,000 per year
- A generous time off package: In your 1st year, earn up to 3 weeks of vacation time, 3 weeks of combined sick and personal time, enjoy up to 11 holidays, and a day off for your birthday
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and many other benefits
- A professional and supportive workplace that offers paid lunch time off and a strong team environment
Overview of Job Responsibilities:
- Responds to requests for services and referrals, including initial response and screening/assessment, gathering clinical documentation, and prioritizing high risk or complex needs of individuals
- Designates the appropriate level of care, assigns and schedules initial appointments with clinical staff, monitors admissions, conducts follow-up
- Acts as a liaison between the Clinic and other agencies, facilitates referrals to appropriate agencies as indicated
- Manages telephone and walk-in crisis intervention and performs associated triage duties
- Presents on behalf of programs to promote awareness and elicit new referrals
- Complies with all relevant regulations governing the program
To qualify, you must have:
- Licensure in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse; OR Possession of a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related Human Services field, and licensure in New York State as an LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAT (*Note: Possession of a Limited Permit to practice as an LMSW or Limited Permit in the professions of mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, creative arts therapy may be considered)
- At least two years of direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting
- Excellent organizational skills, follow-up, and follow-through; strong team player
- High standards of professional ethics
- Professional communication skills with an ability to interface with a large number of professionals across disciplines and settings
- Our shared belief system in areas such as empathy, professionalism, dedication, compassion, respect, and inclusion
- Clearance with all relevant background checks as per RISE policies and governing regulations
- A vehicle, valid NY State Driver’s License, and a driving record acceptable to the RISE automotive program are required
To start on the road to advancing your career in human services at our growing non-profit, please attach your resume and cover letter for consideration.
RISE Housing and Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.