Who We Are:

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.

Come Grow With Us!

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay: $95,000 - $110,000

About the Program

The Home-Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Program provides intensive, short-term crisis intervention
and family education services for children ages 5–20. The goal: to stabilize acute psychiatric crises and
prevent hospitalization. In partnership with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, our
mobile, in-home team delivers services including crisis response, treatment planning, psychoeducation,
therapy, case management, and community referrals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of the HBCI program
• Lead team clinical and organizational meetings
• Provide direct clinical supervision and case consultation to staff
• Conduct side-by-side field visits and regular one-on-one supervision
• Cover cases temporarily when needed due to staffing changes
• Represent the program at community functions and maintain ongoing outreach
• Collaborate closely with the Program Director for quality assurance and strategic planning

Core Competencies:

• Crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Mental health and trauma screening, including:
  • ACES, UCLA PTSD Reaction Index, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
  • Safety planning (e.g., Stanley-Brown) and risk assessments
  • Substance use screening, including SBIRT
  • Family psychoeducation and supportive clinical models
  • Coordination within multi-system, cross-agency networks
• Evidence-informed practices, such as:
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • System of care approaches for complex family needs

Qualifications:

• NYS licensure as one of the following:
  • Psychologist, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, or LCAT
• Bilingual in Spanish required
• Valid NYS Drivers license required
• Familiarity with mental health assessment tools and electronic health records
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry software
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Deep compassion, empathy, and a commitment to family-centered care
• Some local travel required in south Queens to client homes and community sites

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven, high-impact team helping children and families in crisis
• Work in a supportive clinical setting with opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Make a tangible difference in the lives of New York City families every day