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Job DescriptionDescription: Summary/Objective: As part of a Mobile Crisis Team, the Clinician works within the community setting performing interventions designed to stabilize children, families, and adult individuals when they are in crisis. Mobile Crisis Services are provided to children and adults who are experiencing, or at imminent risk of experiencing, a behavioral health crisis. A behavioral health crisis includes instances in which a person cannot manage their primary psychiatric and/or substance use related symptoms without de-escalation or intervention. The mission of the Clinician and Mobile Crisis Team is to deliver person-centered, trauma-informed, culturally linguistic competent services that are high quality, effective, and integrated community-based services promoting resilience, rehabilitation, and recovery. These services are available telephonically and face-to-face in the community and are aimed at providing immediate support and offer alternatives to hospitalization when appropriate. Essential Functions: • Provides mobile and telephonic crisis response services throughout Jefferson and Lewis counties and delivers services in the least restrictive available setting., • Interacts with local emergency systems (e.g. 911, local crisis hotlines), hospitals, law enforcement, and certified Peer Advocates to include co-response in order to provide safe and coordinated crisis response., • Provides immediate, short-term clinical interventions to stabilize individuals, their families and/or caregivers in the home, community, office, and natural environments., • Employs flexible, person-centered interventions, calming techniques and models positive, soothing behaviors., • Evaluates and assesses the holistic needs of individuals and their family, including the predictors of safety risks in the home and community., • Utilizes effective clinical judgement utilizing evidence-based clinical tools (SBIRT, C-SSRS, PHQ-9, QPR) and safety plans as appropriate., • Assists recipients through the introduction and reinforcement of crisis management skills and identification of community resources and supports., • Coordinates with recipient’s current treatment provider(s) and other identified supports to resolve the current crisis and to aid in preventing future crises., • Works in consortium with the Crisis Case Manager to provide follow-up services and efforts to appropriately link and refer individual to support services within the community., • Values and protects the rights, privacy, and confidentiality of recipients, with the understanding that whenever necessary, contact will be made with collaterals who may have information to inform the assessment., • Collects data and maintains client records according to agency and standard guidelines. The clinician works in a community environment, including client homes, counseling spaces, and other community settings. Exposure to noise and occasional physical activity may occur. Travel between community locations is required. May have contact with service recipients that are agitated and/or confused. Some risk is involved working with service recipients with serious mental illnesses. May occasionally work in a standard office environment with minimal exposure to noise, blood, and/or bodily fluids. Physical Demands: This position requires standing, walking, memory, concentration, sitting, hearing, carrying, writing, bending, pulling, problem-solving, lifting, reaching, kneeling, running, seeing, reading, climbing, and pushing. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This position is full-time and requires participation in an on-call rotation schedule. The on-call work involves: • On-call shifts are scheduled for 24- hour periods, with a rotating cycle that ensures fair and equal distribution among team members., • 24-hour on-call shift operated on a “ready and wait” basis. Staff are expected to be available if needed, but not actively working for engaged for the entire 24-hour period., • During your on-call rotation, the ability to respond to calls or emergencies is expected., • It is team-oriented coverage and is designed to maintain consistent support while respecting work-life balance., • Flexibility is appreciated to help accommodate the rotation and ensure smooth operations., • Employees must be available to respond to calls and emergencies during their 24-hour on-call period., • The on-call schedule will be planned to ensure adequate coverage and fair distribution of shifts among team members. Travel is required throughout the service area (Jefferson, Lewis County). A valid NYS driver’s license and the ability to drive legally are mandatory. Required Education and Experience: Licensure by the New York State Department of Education as Physician (MD), including Psychiatrist and Addiction Specialist, Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (NPP), Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychoanalyst, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMHT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Clinical Nurse Specialist Requirements: Skills/Abilities/Knowledge: Strong organizational abilities and office skills are essential for this position. This person must also have excellent people skills and be a team player. Must be able to work with privileged information in an unbiased and ethical manner. Ability to work with diverse populations. Must demonstrate effective and excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others. Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent time-management skills. Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to be clear, courteous, and professional. Able to react to change productively and handle other duties as assigned. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must maintain privacy of confidential information. Successful completion of routine pre-employment requirements as mandated by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Mental Health and Office of Children and Family Services along with ongoing clearances and exclusion checks. These requirements are to include employment health requirements, reference checks, criminal background checks/fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearance and your eligibility to work in the United States. A valid NYS driver’s license is required. Corporate Compliance, HIPAA Privacy Security, Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Training, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR will be required following date of hire.

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LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Watertown, New York. • Specialty: Long Term Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 10/06/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, days, • Employment Type: Travel NY licensed BLS Experience in Long-Term Care, Post-Acute Rehab, Dementia, Diabetes, and Chronic Illnesses Proficiency with PointClick EMR 64(AN-0075) Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities. • Weekly pay, • Medical benefits

LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Watertown, New York. • Specialty: Labor and Delivery, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 10/27/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, days, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Must have 2 years of experience in Labor& delivery Certificate: BLs, aCLS, NIHSS Must have NY Llicense Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities. • Weekly pay, • Medical benefits

LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Watertown, New York. • Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 10/27/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel MS RN 60-mile radius rule 12hr shifts - weekend, holiday and call required 7p-7a 13 weeks RN should be comfortable Floating to Med/Surg and PCU Traveler must hold CURRENT NY license. Coronary Care experience needed as well Traveler should have completed at least 1 successful traveler assignment. First time travelers will NOT be considered. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Previous hospital RN experience is preferred. BLS required or obtained within 3 months of hire. Possesses a thorough knowledge of nursing principles. Ability to provide quality patient care, and ability to assess patient's needs, e.g. clinical, teaching, mental and spiritual. Must recognize safety issues to self and others and be able to assess and implement use of lifts to and move patients in a safe manner. Must be able to function well in stressful situations and have good, creative, problem-solving skills. Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate. May be required to assume duties as a charge nurse. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills required. Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities. • Weekly pay, • Medical benefits

LanceSoft is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Watertown, New York. • Specialty: CT Technologist, • Discipline: Allied Health Professional, • Start Date: 10/13/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, days, • Employment Type: Travel Shift: THURS 11a-11p, FRI 11a-11p and SAT 7p-7a 2+ years experience. BLS Active NY license required. 64(AN-0638) Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities. • Weekly pay, • Medical benefits

LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Watertown, New York. • Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 10/13/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel BLS, ACLS REQUIRED Minimum 2 years of recent acute care/Med Surg/PCU experience. Meditech EMR experience required. 64(Samaritan Medical Center-AN-0639) Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities. • Weekly pay, • Medical benefits

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