Licensed Crisis Therapist, LCSW

Job description

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing crisis services to all age groups, either on site, by phone, or in hospital setting during regular work hours.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Conduct initial assessment of crisis patients, provide interventions, and formulate disposition.
Manage crisis phone calls.
Arrange case management services related to crisis interventions.
Assist in completion of contact forms on all telephone and walk-in contacts.
Provide consultation to Crisis Diversion Center staff.
Assist with inpatient admissions during regular business hours.
Assist psychiatric-on-call with initial evaluations.
Perform, facilitate or assist with consultation in Greene County, Sullivan County, Putnam County, Tele-Med, or on hospital floors.
Ability to demonstrate competent use of Essentia.
Participate in medication clinics in outpatient department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
Three years’ experience in crisis services.
MS, MA in nursing, psychology/related field or MSW required.
Experience across age groups is preferred.
Demonstrate ability to be consumer sensitive and to work effectively in stressful situations is necessary.

• Up to 5% 401K contribution
• Up to 2% dollar for dollar match on 401K
• Hamilton Center, Inc. annually covers 89% of benefit costs for eligible employees