Job Description

Please join our team in an exciting new opportunity, helping others in need.

The Mental Health Clinician must possess either a LMSW/LCSW or an LMHC. Albany County Department of Mental Health is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, representative, and inclusive team.

Please help us make a difference by serving individuals in Albany County with Behavioral Health Challenges. If you are passionate about helping others this is the job for you.

We are seeking applications to fill Per Diem positions for Day, Evening, Overnights, Weekends and Holidays within the Department's Mobile/ACCORD Units. This position would involve helping individuals who are experiencing behavioral health needs receive linkage to critical care and diversion from emergency services when appropriate. . Emphasis on serving and being knowledgeable about diverse communities and populations is appreciated. This is a competitive civil service position that may be filled by the appointment of a person who meets the minimum qualifications established for such positions. Specific hours will be discussed further if an interview is offered. Flexible schedules are being explored/considered as this team becomes fully staffed.

MISSION STATEMENT AND TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY The mission of the Albany County Department of Mental Health (ACDMH) is to ensure that the residents of Albany County living with mental illness and/or emotional disturbance, alcohol and/or substance use problems, or intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, as well as their families, can attain meaningful improvement in the quality of their lives and overall health, renewed connection to their communities, and lasting recovery so that their personal goals can be achieved. ·

• Must be a New York State Licensed Master Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
• ·Must be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW within (4) years of appointment if in possession of a LMSW at the time of appointment. ·
• Shifts available at the Mobile Crisis Team located at 75 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, include:
• Days: 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM
• Evenings: 3:45 PM – 12:15 AM (can include weekends and holidays)
• Nights: 11:45 PM – 8:15 AM (can include weekends and holidays)

Pay is $27 per hour plus a $3 shift differential for evenings, weekends and holidays. The shift differential for Overnights is approximately $6.75 more per hour.

Typically, one staff member covers night shifts, weekends, and holidays. During weekdays, the evening shift is staffed by two licensed staff and/or one LMSW, LCSW, or LMHC along with a peer.

• Interested candidates please forward a resume and a letter of interest.

Responsibilities
- Provide crisis intervention and behavioral therapy to individuals in need.
- Conduct patient assessments and develop appropriate care plans.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation and records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Manage crisis situations effectively and implement appropriate interventions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Utilize premium skills such as psychotherapy and motivational interviewing to support clients in crisis.

Job Types: Full-time, Per diem

Pay: $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person