Crisis Therapist Jobs

Job Title: Early Intervention Therapists Company: University Settlement Society of New York Location: New York, NY Description: Early Intervention Therapists Needed: Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Special Educators The University Settlement Early Intervention Program has a deep commitment to celebrate and support the primary work of enhancing the development of children with delays and challenges. We are a culturally diverse team providing culturally sensitive and competent services to families of infants and toddlers. A not for profit program, we have a long and proud history in our community. Join our home based team and create a schedule that works for you. Our therapists are either independent consultants (have NYS DOH Approval) or fee for service employees. Bilingual Spanish and Chinese speaking speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, special educators, teachers of the deaf.

Job Title: Early Intervention Therapist, PT, SLT or OT Company: Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation Location: Bethel, AK Description: Your passion is in what you do, the care you provide, and the dedication with which you serve. It is the same commitment with which our people live their lives, and in turn, share their culture. With Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, you'll serve the over 50 rural communities in the Yukon Delta Region who come to us for care. You'll grow your skills and expertise in a clinically challenging environment, and experience a community environment within a community that will embrace you as one of their own. Serving the people of Southwestern Alaska, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Hospital is a 50-bed general acute care medical facility. Fully accredited by JCAHO, services include adult med/surg, pediatrics, obstetrics, emergency room, as well as outpatient family medicine clinics, pharmacy, lab, and imaging. Position Summary: This position provides both early intervention and specific field of expertise services to families of eligible children age 0-3 in the YK Delta. This position is responsible for the administration of eligibility determination assessments within 45 days of referral, developmental assessments, report writing, and development and implementation of the IFSP, and all transition services. This position organizes family contact, family follow-up, and other services involvement such as special education teachers and other YKHC departments. This position also is a member of the ILP team and provides value added ideas, quality control, service excellence, and standard excellence.Minimum Education: Associates, Bachelors or Master's degree depending on profession AND license in one of the following areas: Occupational, Speech or Physical Therapy. (PTA pay grade 42, MSLP or OT pay grade 45, PT pay grade 50)Minimum Experience: Three years of Early childhood related experience, rural experience and home visiting experience preferred. License, Certification, Registration: Professional licensure in related field. Equipment/Tools: BraganceBailey Scales Peabody REEL ROSETTI PLS-4 Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Training in Neurodevelopmental treatment, Applied Behavior Analysis, Positive Behavioral Supports, Language Instruction, specialized strategies and trainings. Excellent skills in area of expertise. Supervisory Responsibilities: Could include mentoring and development of training materials for Early Intervention Associate staff. Benefits Include:Generous PTO - beginning at 4.5 weeks Ten paid holidays Comprehensive healthcare coverage Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account Retirement plans Torte Claim Loan Repayment Employee Wellness CenterYKHC exercises Federal Law (PL 93-638), which allows American Indian/Alaska Native preference in hiring for all positions.Working Together to Achieve Excellent Healthwww.ykhc.orgCall us at Register to View APPLY TO THIS JOB HERE

Job Title: MENTAL HEALTH - Crisis Intervention Specialist Company: Greater Lakes Mental Healthcar Location: Lakewood, WA Description: JOB TITLE:  Crisis Intervention Specialist  DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:  Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 9:30am – 6:00 pm.  Provides face-to-face clinical assessment and risk assessments of individuals in psychiatric crisis to determine their needs, in the office and in the community throughout south western Pierce County.  Provides intensive, brief crisis intervention and stabilization services, including assistance in obtaining appropriate services.  Provides screening for possible voluntary or involuntary hospitalization.  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  Must have a Master’s degree in a mental health related field plus two years of mental health experience or a Bachelor’s degree and four years of mental health experience.   Must have strong mental health and risk assessment skills, knowledge of the public mental health system and community resources, and good documentation and computer user skills.  Must possess current Washington State Counselor Registration or be eligible for the Agency Affiliated Counselor credential, Washington State driver’s license, good driving record, proof of auto insurance, reliable transportation.  Must have demonstrated skills and knowledge of mental status evaluations, risk assessment and brief therapy.   PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:  Prefer Mental Health Professional status with experience working with mentally ill consumers in a position with crisis intervention being all or a substantial part of job duties.  Prefer (and premium pay for) Minority Mental Health Professional status and bi-lingual English-Spanish fluency.  Experience with brief stabilization/brief therapy is desirable.  STARTING PAY:  $16.44 – 19.78/hr to start depending on qualifications. BENEFITS:      Medical, dental, life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; 9 paid holidays, accrue 21 days of paid time off & 5 days long-term sick leave per year, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program. SUBMIT LETTER, RESUME, APPLICATION TO:    Email:  Register to View (preferred)            or FAX:            Register to View                         or Mail to:         Greater Lakes Mental HealthcareHuman Resources Department9330 - 59th Avenue SWLakewood, Washington  98499 CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare is committed to a policy of equal opportunity, equal treatment and non-discrimination in all employment and service provisions, in compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws.  If you need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call the ADA Coordinator/Human Resources Department: phone - Register to View , TDDY - Register to View Click here to see all "Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare" opportunitiesLearn more about Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare

Job Title: Community Outreach Therapist- Crisis Prevention- QMHP - Company: Location: Portland, OR Description: October 11, 2008 COMMUNITY OUTREACH THERAPIST/QMHP - FULL TIME/BENEFITS Crisis Prevention and Outreach - Child and Family Outpatient Services Position Summary: Participates as a member of the Home and Intensive Out-patient Services Team (HIOPS) and the Crisis Prevention Outreach Team (CPO) to provide intensive specialized services for children, adolescents, and their caregivers in need of outpatient counseling services who are living in a group home, foster care or biological settings. This position is also responsible for stabilization and diversion away from psychiatric hospitalization and residential placement, referral to appropriate providers and community resources, and ongoing clinical oversight to meet mental health needs. Services are comprehensive, individualized, and are provided in clinic, home, educational, and other community settings and can include short-term case management. Education and Experience Requirements: 1. Master?s level degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field and a minimum of one year experience working with youth and families in the school, community or other related area, required. A minimum of one year post graduate experience providing clinical service to children and/or families in a mental health setting, preferred. Licensure preferred but not required. 2. Must be able to meet QMHP requirements under State of Oregon MHDD Division?s Administrative rules. 3. Experience working with the case management model required. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A. Bilingual/bicultural capabilities preferred. B. Demonstrated knowledge of developmental needs of children birth to 18 years old, along with the mental health needs of adults. C. Good understanding of and ability to use DSM IV Diagnostic categories. D. Knowledge of individual, family & group treatment strategies, including traditional & non-traditional treatment/service modalities. E. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. F. Must value working in a multicultural / diverse environment. G. Ability to establish professional communication in English with clients and service providers both orally and in writing. H. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations in a variety of environments. I. Ability to maintain complete documentation for charting according to OAR and agency requirements. J. Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and judgment in working with a variety of people. K. Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries in working with others and in handling confidential information. L. Ability to remain calm & emotionally available in an environment serving severely traumatized & at-risk children & adolescents. M. Ability to work as a member of a coordinated team effort. N. Ability to work independently and seek out supervision as needed or required. O. Ability to accurately read, record and interpret information, including assessments, measures and diagnostic criteria in order to establish client/service provider strengths and needs. P. Ability to consistently attend and be punctual for scheduled work commitments and meetings and be in a condition suitable for assuming responsibilities of position. Q. Manual/physical dexterity allowing for performance of routine office functions such as filing, faxing, phone use, computer use, copying, etc. Other Requirements: 1. Personal transportation allowing for frequent, regular travel within the Portland metropolitan area in a timely manner is required. A copy of a valid driver?s license for state of residency, proof of personal auto liability coverage must be provided, and a driving record meeting corporate driving requirements is required. Personal auto liability coverage at $100,000/$300,000 level is required and must be maintained. 2. Requires flexibility regarding scheduling and work hours. May require some weekend or evening work or hours in excess of routine schedule in order to assure optimal program operations and service delivery. 3. Bloodborne Pathogens training is required on first day of employment. 4. Must pass criminal history check. Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, Send cover letter and resume to Register to View Please put ?ATTN: K. CHURCH-CPO? in the subject line of the email. -- OR-- Mail cover letter resume to Morrison Child and Family Services, 9911 SE Mt. Scott Blvd. Portland 97266 ?ATTN: K. CHURCH-CPO? POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED WE VALUE DIVERSITY AND ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Title: Crisis Intervention Specialist Company: Harlem Children's Zone Location: New York, NY Description: PURPOSE: To promote the maximum development of all students by prevention/alleviation of problems which interfere with the tasks of learning through knowledge of human behavior, social systems and social work skills. As such the Crisis Intervention Specialist is a full time member of the Countee Cullen Community Center Beacon Senior staff team. The Crisis Intervention Specialist will be responsible for the following: • Maintain an onsite presence within Countee Cullen Community Center Beacon. during the after school program hours (Monday through Thursday 3-7pm and Friday 3-6pm). • Serving as a liaison with beacon after school program coordinators and school faculty (psychiatrist, parent coordinator, physician assistant, family worker, resource room teachers and other necessary school staff), including schools other than PS 194 • Participating in Pupil Personnel Team meetings, including outside of PS 194 when necessary . • Participating in program parent meetings and events. • Maintaining administrative support documents related to the program including progress notes. • Coordinating and facilitating staff development and training; providing consultation and in-service experiences to group leaders, after school staff and teachers. • Coordinating and facilitating participant group counseling sessions. • Identifying and targeting children with special needs and behavioral difficulties; assisting said children with integration into program setting focusing on the development of social and developmental skills. • Providing input for program planning and evaluation and contributing to the development of program policies. • Employing appropriate social work methods in situations affecting student’s safety and emotional/social welfare. • Maintaining an advocacy role to assure that participant's educational, social, emotional and material needs are met in accordance with established laws, rules and regulations. • Creating connections and collaborations with local organizations, mental health agencies and other supportive services agencies, as necessary, in order to provide referrals for students Supervision The Crisis Intervention Specialist will report directly to the Assistant

Job Title: Team Leader, Crisis Intervention Specialist Company: HEALTH CARE REHAB SERV Location: Springfield, VT Description: HRCSHEALTH CARE &REHABILITATION SERVICES ofSOUTHEASTERN VERMONTA Community Mental Health AgencyServing Windham and Windsor CountiesRewarding Opportunities to make a difference -Team Leader - Full time (37.50hr) position available with our Brick-by- Brick (B3) program for adjudicated clients based in the Springfield area. A Team Leader coordinates client services, supervises staff, and provides case management. Must have strong organizational, communication, administrative and supervisory skills, and be able to multi-task. Bachelor's degree in human services preferred, experience required.Please reference position #1430TLMidnight to 8 am "Per Diem" Crisis Intervention Specialist - Are you skilled at relating to clients, their families and allied professional staff. Can you determine who the client really is? Can you work independently and remain cool in crisis situations? This per diem position is on-call and involves working available Midnight to 8 am shifts. On-call shift differential. Other shifts are available as well. We are looking for someone available to cover shifts primarily in Windsor County. We'd prefer that you have a Master's degree in a relevant field, but we will consider someone with a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in the assessment and treatment of mental illness. As noted above, the ability to maintain your cool in chaotic situations and work well under pressure is critical.Please reference position #4010CISHCRS is proud to offer one of the best benefits packages in the area. Our benefit package, coupled with competitive salaries, allows us to attract and retain the best staff you may ever work with. The high caliber of our staff creates an environment of excellence; making HCRS a great place to work and helping us make a positive difference in our community. Please send resume and letter of interest via our website at www.hcrs.org, by fax to Register to View , or by mail to:HCRS - Attn: Human Resources,390 River Street, Springfield, VT 05156Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Early Intervention Therapist - Company: Location: Indianapolis, IN Description: We are a state-wide value added network of early intervention (First Steps) providers/contractors working independently, but coming together into a provider network for specific business services and professional assistance. We offer the following to our providers.* (PART TIME OR FULL TIME) - NO MINIUMUM HOURS PER WEEK ? Speech Therapists $60/per hour direct therapy ? CFY?s $55/per hour direct therapy ? Occupational Therapists $67/per hour direct therapy ? Physical Therapists $70/per hour direct therapy ? Developmental Therapists $50/per hour direct therapy ? Psychologists $100/per hour direct therapy *Other reimbursable services are on a different per hour rate. Proper education and State board licensing is required for each discipline. No restrictive contracts. Just the right amount of help you need to be successful. For more information, please respond through the email address above with your discipline, general geographic area and interest in the above positions.

Job Title: Crisis Therapist - Full Time Evenings Company: MultiCare Health System Location: Puyallup, WA Description: The reasons to work at MultiCare are as unique as the people who do. Join us for the professional challenges you seek. In the settings you prefer. With schedules that fit your life. Learn more at www.multicarejobs.org Position Summary Follows agency policies and procedures; provides crisis intervention and evaluation to meet the unique needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric consumers and their families. Crisis interventions are implemented in the community, emergency room, consumer residence and other areas as requested, using supervisory consultation as needed. Crisis intervention may include initial imminent risk evaluation to determine the level of danger to self, others or extent of being gravely disabled, with appropriate referrals to inpatient, outpatient and/or county designated mental health professional for involuntary inpatient investigations. Crisis intervention may include referral and/or active linking to community supports. Minimum Requirements Four years experience in a behavioral health related field. Education/Licenses/Certifications BA/BS required, Master's degree preferred. If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=650971-3-263 Send to a friend Visit our Career Site

Job Title: Early Intervention Therapist Company: Bilinguals Inc. Location: New York, NY Description: Bilinguals Inc., a New York State Department of Health Approved Early Intervention agency, specializes in providing therapeutic/educational services as well as developmental evaluations for children ages zero to three. Our family-centered and multilingual approach ensures that we work in partnership with parents to meet their child's developmental needs in a supportive and nurturing environment.Our staff is constantly expanding, and we like to attract the most highly qualified professionals to our team.  Our recruiting needs are for the following positions in our NYC Early Intervention Program: Speech-Language Pathologists Occupational Therapists Physical Therapists Clinical PsychologistsClinical Social WorkersIn addition, we also have opportunities for Special Educators, School Psychologists, TSSLD’S, ABA therapists, as well as COTA’S and Clinical Fellows to join our team of clinicians.Our full-time and select part-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits which includes: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 401K Plan Short/Long/Hardship/Life Insurance Paid Time OffIn addition, we offer Free Visa Sponsorship (H1B), Tuition Assistance and Supportive Supervision to all our clinicians.If you wish to explore your opportunities with our program, please feel free to contact Ramona Batista, directly at Register to View  ext. 351 to further discuss your interests.  You may also visit our websites at www.bilingualsinc.com and or www.axiomlink.com for further information.

Job Title: JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH WORKER/CRISIS INTERVENTIONIST - Company: Location: Chicago, IL Description: Haven Youth and Family Services in Wilmette is looking for a bright, energetic, creative, and enthusiastic JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH WORKER/CRISIS INTERVENTIONIST to provide outreach support services to Junior High students. An undergraduate degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or related field is preferred. A vehicle is also required. Some of the responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Reaching out to Junior High school students to provide informal counseling, support, advocacy, and prevention-oriented workshops. - Taking an after hours on-call rotation for the Crisis Intervention Program, which provides crisis intervention and referral services. - Participating in program development. -Working with school and community personnel. This is a part-time, entry-level position. Our office hours are generally Monday-Friday, 9:30-5, but the person chosen for this position must be committed to working Mon-Friday 11:00am-1:00pm (M-W-F) and 11:00am-5:00pm (TU-TH). Approximately 20hrs/week. There is much room for creativity, personal and professional and development growth. Please contact Diane Block at Haven Youth and Family Services at Register to View or email/fax resumes to Register to View or Register to View