Behavioral Health Services North Inc·Plattsburgh, New York
Provide crisis intervention, risk assessments, and psychotherapy to stabilize individuals in Children's and Adult Crisis Residences. Coordinate care by connecting clients to community supports and managing hospital discharge appointments.
A Spanish version of this position is available upon request
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!
As a Crisis Clinician at BHSN, you will provide crisis intervention in our Crisis Residence program, including risk assessments, brief interventions, care management, and individual/family psychotherapy to individuals experiencing or at risk of crisis. Your goal will be to help stabilize clients, return them to a pre-crisis level of functioning, and connect them with community services and supports that meet their needs.
This role will support both our Children's Crisis Residence and Adult Crisis Residence.
Work schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-4pm but will require flexible hours and work on call shift.
BHSN 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.
Requires NYS licensure as an LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-R and a valid driver's license. Candidates must be able to work evenings and weekends and have experience with serious mental illness.
Market context
In New York, crisis clinician openings are often driven by ongoing need for timely behavioral health response, especially for people living with serious mental illness. These roles can be competitive because employers typically want an active NYS LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-R, plus flexibility for evenings and weekends and a valid driver’s license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your licensure and schedule fit before applying.
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