Behavioral Health Therapist- Children's Mobil Crisis

Job Details

Description

St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Requisition: BHTHR001385

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Week: 40-hour/week

Hiring Range: $55,723.20 - $69,742.40

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide immediate de-escalation, emotional support, and trauma informed brief therapeutic interventions.
• Perform comprehensive crisis assessments, including risk of harm to self or others.
• Develop and implement short term safety and crisis stabilization plans
• Collaborate with caregivers, schools, child welfare, and other involved systems.
• Provide psychoeducation to children and families regarding coping skills, crisis management, and available resources.
• Facilitate referrals to outpatient, inpatient, or community-based services as needed
• Maintain accurate, timely, clinical documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards
• Adhere to ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and trauma informed principles

Education, Training, & Experience:

• Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling or related field required twelve (12) months from the date of hire or transfer

Certifications/Licensure:

• Preferred Credential(s):
  • One or more of the following:
    • Counselor credentialed from the New York Board of Mental Health Practitioners obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Psychologist credentialed from the New York Board of Psychology obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Social Worker credentialed from the New York Board of Social Work obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
    • Valid NYS driver's license. 

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job. 
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and   organizationally.
• Problem solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Qualifications

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