Job Description
Job Description
A Spanish version of this position is available upon request
La version de esta posicion esta disponible en Español si es requerida
BHSN, one of the fastest-growing organizations providing whole-person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly expanding team!
Your role at BHSN:
As a Crisis Clinician – Substance Use Specialty, you will provide crisis intervention in our Crisis Residence program, including risk assessments, brief interventions, care management, and individual/family psychotherapy to individuals in crisis with a specialty focus on substance use. You will help stabilize clients, return them to a pre-crisis level of functioning, and connect them with community services and supports that meet their unique needs.
This position will support both our Children's and Adult Crisis Residences. Work schedule varies and will involve evenings and weekends.
What’s in it for you:
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Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, and personal days
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
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Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
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401(k) retirement plan with employer match
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
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Supportive, mission-driven work environment with a team that cares
Your responsibilities:
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Provide supportive and educational group/individual counseling focused on substance use
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Coordinate services with internal and external providers to support client needs
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Collaborate and share information with rehabilitation teams and other service providers
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Maintain client confidentiality and protect confidential health information
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Assist clients in developing safety plans as clinically needed
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Transport clients to emergency rooms or other service providers for stabilization
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Assist emergency services with triage to determine appropriate levels of care
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Work a minimum of one evening shift per week
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Connect clients to pertinent outpatient services
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Complete intakes, treatment planning, individual, family, and group sessions, and discharges
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Provide outreach and engagement services as needed
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Maintain thorough understanding of, and compliance with, OMH regulations, including 14 CFR NY 589, OMH standards of care, and OMH Crisis Residence Guidance
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Participate in staff meetings, supervision, community meetings, and treatment teams as needed
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Perform additional duties as assigned
Your skills & qualifications:
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Valid NYS Education Department CASAC certification (required)
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Experience in, or knowledge of, addiction/chemical dependency treatment (preferred)
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Strong engagement, clinical, and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work with adults with serious and persistent mental illness
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Ability to work afternoon, evening, and weekend hours (required)
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and walk briskly for up to 10 minutes
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Familiarity with databases and electronic health record systems (preferred)
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Valid NYS driver’s license with an acceptable driving record to BHSN’s insurance carrier
JOIN A WORKPLACE WHERE YOU BELONGBHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across all levels of the organization. We are committed to ensuring every team member can be their authentic self and thrive both personally and professionally.We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence survivor status, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status, or any other factor protected by law.