Crisis Response Program Supervisor, LCSW

Company: Crisis Services
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

Crisis Services is currently seeking a Crisis Response Program Supervisor to provide direction to our Mobile Transitional Support and Mobile Outreach teams. The primary goals of these programs are client safety, emergency department diversion, and secure linkage to ongoing outpatient mental health services. This position plays a critical role in supporting our mission to provide crisis support to anyone in need.Who we are:Crisis Services is a 24-hour comprehensive crisis center and community resource whose first responders save lives by restoring safety, promoting emotional strength, and reducing the impact of trauma through intervention, education, prevention, and community collaboration.What we offer:Competitive Pay, Training and Professional DevelopmentGenerous Paid Time Off and Paid Meal BreaksEmployee Self-Care and Wellness SupportsQuiet Room, Exercise Room and Lactation/Breastfeeding RoomAccess to Great Health Insurance Coverage w/ Generous Employer Premium ContributionFSA, Dental, Vision and Other Ancillary Coverage Options AvailableAccess to 403(b) Plan w/ Employer Match After One YearEligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramAbout this opportunity:The Crisis Response Program Supervisor provides service to two programs of the Emergency Mental Health Response Services Department. The Program Supervisor is responsible for the direction and oversight of the Mobile Transitional Support (MTS) Program. The MTS program is responsible for providing mobile clinical interventions to individuals recently released from inpatient psychiatric care where community based clinical services are largely not available, care management may not be immediately available and crisis outreach is not appropriate. This program provides clinical intervention and peer support to facilitate a lowering of the individuals acute distress to avoid an emergency department presentation, or further escalation of symptoms that may result in an interruption of community tenure.This position also provides clinical supervision to staff in the Mobile Outreach (MOR) Program. The MOR program is a 24/7 program responsible for providing on-site crisis intervention and assessments to individuals in crisis or emergency mental health situations, as well as providing trauma response services for individuals having experienced a traumatic event. Services are focused on safety and hospital/jail diversion.Job Types:Full Time, 40 hours per weekPay:$71,500 per year; with additional consideration based on candidate qualifications and experience.Schedule:Flexible within regular business hours, with some evening hours, as neededMonday through FridayResponsible for participation in rotating on-call supervisory consult responsibilities outside of scheduled work week.Work Setting:Community-basedHybrid remoteWhat you will bring to this position:Masters degree from an accredited college or university (required)Clinical licensure in Social Work (LCSW) (required)At least two (2) years of supervisory experience in a mental health setting providing clinical intervention servicesTwo (2) years of supervised experience (pre- or post-graduate) providing clinical intervention services to individuals in a mental health settingExperience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnessExperience with a variety of clinical intervention techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy, crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, conflict resolution therapy, anxiety reduction techniques, anger management techniques, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), as well as a working knowledge of trauma-informed careDemonstrated ability and experience working with diverse populationsA valid NYS drivers license and access to a usable vehicleReady for the toughest job youll love coming back to?Our employees are what make Crisis Services the pinnacle of crisis care for our community. We seek out those who demonstrate self-direction, creativity, and motivation to make Erie County a better place for those in need. Join our team of passionate people making a difference.EEO STATEMENT:Crisis Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.DISCLAIMER:The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.by Jobble

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