Interventionist

Description

HBCI Interventionists work with families when they are in crisis and begin safety planning with the family within 48 hours of the referral. Each family will collaborate in creating and receive a written copy of the safety plan outlining triggers, warning signs, supports and steps to ensure the safety of the physical environment.

Caseload consists of up to 3 families for 4-6 weeks for crisis services.

Services are provided in the family home and community at times convenient for the family. Interventionists are available 24hours/day 7 days/week including weekends and evenings.  Flexibility in providing a range of services is necessary to address specific and changing needs such as  helping families with basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, transportation and shelter.

Critical features of this job are described under headings below.  They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None-works collaboratively with team of interventionists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and support staff.

Primary Job Functions

• Responds within 48 hours of referral to youth, caregiver /family and referral source to assess the individual’s needs.

• Provides treatment to caregivers/families and youth to address the clinical needs of the child and the complex needs of the family.
• Provides crisis intervention and stabilization with the child/youth and caregivers/family and case management services such as referrals to other services and ensuring the structural home environment is safe.
• Individualized treatment interventions based on identified clinical and family system needs will be implemented.
• Treatment plans will be evidence based; use of motivational interviewing, behavioral parent education, and trauma informed CBT strategies.
• Works with team: interventionist, PNP, and support staff to ensure implementation of crisis plan and after care plan is scheduled and agreed upon.
• Utilizes vast array of referral sources, linking families and youth to services available to them including CHHUNY, Parent Education, Outpatient Counseling Services, and school based services.

Qualifications