Mental Health Specialist

This is a per diem position with flexible scheduling options. Available shifts are as follows: Cayuga, Cortland or Madison: Weekdays, 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM Weekends and holidays, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM Onondaga or Oswego: Weekday evenings, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM Weekends and holidays, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Overnights, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM Weekday daytime coverage as needed

Mental Health Specialist/Responder Job Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing needs assessments to identify the antecedents of crisis and gaps in care and determine the need for follow-up mobile crisis interventions. Engage in person-centered, client/family-driven non-clinical goal setting and safety planning Make referrals to and facilitate engagement in outpatient behavioral services, ongoing care coordination, medical, health or basic needs related to the original crisis service and other crisis intervention services. Follow up with individuals/families and care teams after a crisis to ensure aftercare services are in place.

Mental Health Specialist/Responder Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age Bachelor’s degree with at least two (2) years of behavioral health experience OR High school diploma, high school equivalency, or State Education
• Commencement
• Credential and one or more of the following qualifications: One (1) to three (3) years of experience working with individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders; Two (2) years of work experience in children’s mental health, addiction, or foster care; A student or intern within a mental health/clinical DOH-approved New York State Education Department program; Licensed Practical Nurse; Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC); Individuals with lived experience as an individual with emotional, behavioral, addiction, or co-occurring disorders or as a parent/primary caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral, addiction, or co-occurring disorders and who are not qualified peers. Must be willing to participate in all required federal, state, county and agency training including Narcan administration, evidence-based assessments, person-centered and trauma-informed approaches. Demonstrates a high standard of professionalism and collaborative efforts when working with law enforcement, providers and other collaterals. Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Pay Rate

• $32.15 per on-call shift (which equates to $225 for one week and provides advanced compensation for telephonic crisis response)Additional $100 per on-call shift on an agency observed holiday
• Mobile
• Crisis
• Response: 1-90 minutes: $100 91-180 minutes: $150 181+ minutes: $200
• In-Person
• Follow Up: 1-90 minutes: $50 91-180 minutes: $75 181+ minutes: $100 Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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