Mental Health Crisis Therapist, PT

Mental Health Crisis Therapist, PT

Salary

$55.00 Hourly

Location

Department of Health - Millennium Drive Campus (Geneseo, NY)

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

202601254

Department

Civil Service

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

12/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

Description

RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of the following jurisdiction(s) for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the application:

• Livingston County, or

• One of the following Counties: Allegany, Genesee, Monroe, Ontario, Steuben or Wyoming

The work involves responsibility for providing in-person and/or telephonic triage, assessment, crisis intervention, and/or intensive brief individual therapy and/or psychoeducation for individuals who may be experiencing an acute mental health crisis and/or emergency during non-clinic hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Autonomously, the incumbent will be required to apply a high level of clinical judgement while performing their assessment. The incumbent serves as part of the broader community-based network, delivering after-hours crisis services to individuals that may or may not be receiving behavioral health services through multiple community providers. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. The work is performed under the general supervision of a Deputy Director of Community Mental Health Services or their designee. Work is performed remotely and in the field. A Mental Health Crisis Therapist does related work as assigned.

Examples of Duties

• Conducts high-level crisis assessments and interventions for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and/or emergency;

• Assesses individuals experiencing an emergency for lethality risk, violence risk, and/or inability to adequately care for themselves without significant risk of harm to themselves;

• Determines appropriate clinical action, which may include safety planning for stabilization in the community or facilitate transport to an acute care facility for stabilization in a higher level of care;

• Promotes continuity of care, minimizes unnecessary emergency department utilization and hospitalization when possible;

• Provides intensive brief therapeutic care after regular business hours to individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis or emergency;

• Facilitates access to higher levels of care when clinically indicated;

• Compiles case records and documents to regulatory standards;

• Refers patients to community agencies which can provide necessary services;

• Provides consultation services for law enforcement to assist them in understanding and dealing with individual cases;

• Responds to emergencies in the community as needed; and

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of social work or psychology; good overall understanding of human behavior; ability to study, diagnose ,test where appropriate, and clinically treat those experiencing a mental or emotional disturbance and families; ability to deal effectively with crisis situations; ability to organize work effectively; ability to interpret federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting mental and health programs; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to keep accurate, clear, legible records and make reports; good powers of observation and analysis; good judgment in emergencies; tact and courtesy. The employee’s physical and mental condition shall be commensurate with the demands of the position, either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Typical Qualifications

Applicants must meetall requirements described in the following table in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment:

Qualification Option #1

Training/Education

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral health field[1][2].

General experience

• None required.

Supervisory experience

• N.A.

License/ Certification

• Licensed and currently registered by the New York State Education Department as a Master Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist;AND

• Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.

Other requirements

• See Special Qualifications below.

[1]Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If yourdegreewasawardedbyaneducationalinstitutionoutsidetheUnitedStatesanditsterritories,youmustprovide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.You must pay the required evaluation fee.

[2] A higher degree is also acceptable.

Supplemental Information

• Appropriate professional licensure must be maintained in good standing throughout employment.

• Appropriate driving license must be maintained throughout employment.

• A driving record evidencing safe and responsible vehicle operation is required.

• Must authorize and execute any necessary releases to enable the appointing authority to verify licensure and driving history involving violations and/or crimes.

Mental Health Crisis Therapist – PJC in County service

PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT NOTICE:

An individual who receives a provisional appointment must take the examination for the position title on the next occasion it is offered. In order to be eligible for a permanent appointment to the position, the provisional appointee must pass the exam and be ranked 1, 2, 3, or be tied in score with the individual ranked number 3 of those who are willing to accept appointment to the position. It should be understood that even if the provisional appointee is eligible for appointment, the employer may choose another candidate to fill the position on a permanent basis. Questions regarding provisional appointments should be directed to the Livingston County Human Resources Department.

NOTE: Livingston County residency is not a requirement for this position. However, Livingston County residents will be given p reference in the hiring process.

Livingston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Livingston County offers certain benefits that are available to all County employees.

This includes a variety of benefits that include - but are not limited to: the option to participate in the New York State Retirement System, employee wellness offerings, access to the employee assistance plan, and more.

For full details view the benefits guide here:

Livingston County Benefit Information (http://www.livingstoncounty.us/631/Benefit-Information)

Employer

Livingston County

Address

6 Court Street, Room 206Geneseo, New York, 14454

Phone

585-243-7570

Website

https://www.livingstoncounty.us/