Clinician - Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT)

Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health, 988, catchment area Police Departments, delivering services to individuals who are in mental health crisis.
• This includes de-escalation, assessment and referral to help clients live safely and prevent future crisis.
• Being a part of our cohesive team comprised of licensed clinicians, Peer Specialists, student interns and administrative assistant.
• Following-up with clients up to 4 weeks after crisis response with aim to link client to appropriate services.

Requirements

• Valid New York state LMSW (can work toward LCSW hours) or LMHC required.
• NYS Driver’s License required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience with community-based services and Westchester resources are a plus.
• Crisis intervention and response skills are beneficial.
• Strong work ethic - must work well independently and within a team environment, plus across systems.
• Ability to collaborate and build/foster relationships with team members and community partners, including police departments.
• Strong verbal communication and written skills.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Disability and life insurance
• 403(b) Plan and Agency-Paid Pension Plan
• On-Going Professional Training and Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives
• Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements