Mental Health Crisis Therapist, PT

**RESIDENCY:** Candidates must have been legal residents of the following jurisdiction(s) for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the application: - Livingston County, or - One of the following Counties: Allegany, Genesee, Monroe, Ontario, Steuben or Wyoming The work involves responsibility for providing in-person and/or telephonic triage, assessment, crisis intervention, and/or intensive brief individual therapy and/or psychoeducation for individuals who may be experiencing an acute mental health crisis and/or emergency during non-clinic hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Autonomously, the incumbent will be required to apply a high level of clinical judgement while performing their assessment. The incumbent serves as part of the broader community-based network, delivering after-hours crisis services to individuals that may or may not be receiving behavioral health services through multiple community providers. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. The work is performed under the general supervision of a Deputy Director of Community Mental Health Services or their designee. Work is performed remotely and in the field. A Mental Health Crisis Therapist does related work as assigned. - Conducts high-level crisis assessments and interventions for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and/or emergency; - Assesses individuals experiencing an emergency for lethality risk, violence risk, and/or inability to adequately care for themselves without significant risk of harm to themselves; - Determines appropriate clinical action, which may include safety planning for stabilization in the community or facilitate transport to an acute care facility for stabilization in a higher level of care; - Promotes continuity of care, minimizes unnecessary emergency department utilization and hospitalization when possible; - Provides intensive brief therapeutic care after regular business hours to individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis or emergency; - Facilitates access to higher levels of care when clinically indicated; - Compiles case records and documents to regulatory standards; - Refers patients to community agencies which can provide necessary services; - Provides consultation services for law enforcement to assist them in understanding and dealing with individual cases; - Responds to emergencies in the community as needed; and - Performs other related duties as assigned. **FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL** **CHARACTERISTICS:** Thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of social work or psychology; good overall understanding of human behavior; ability to study, diagnose ,test where appropriate, and clinically treat those experiencing a mental or emotional disturbance and families; ability to deal effectively with crisis situations; ability to organize work effectively; ability to interpret federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting mental and health programs; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to keep accurate, clear, legible records and make reports; good powers of observation and analysis; good judgment in emergencies; tact and courtesy. The employee’s physical and mental condition shall be commensurate with the demands of the position, either with or without reasonable accommodations.Applicants must meet all requirements described in the following table in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment: | **Qualification** **Option #** | **1** | | --- | --- | | **Training/Education** | Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field[1][2]. | | **General experience** | None required. | | **Supervisory experience** | N.A. | | **License/ Certification** | Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as a Master Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Couns…