This is a PRN position so the hours and location vary WIDELY
Rate: $39.25 an hour
Job Purpose:
The Co-Responder is embedded with a local law enforcement agency and will respond with law enforcement to calls for service with behavioral health or substance use concerns. The Co-Responder helps with de-escalation, helping individuals with resources, and navigating treatment systems. Co-Responders also help with case management after calls for service for coordination of care.
Goals and Objectives:
- Meet productivity standards for the job role.
- Positively contribute to the financial health of the organization by ensuring delivery of billable services.
- Provide therapeutic interventions and documentation to meet regulatory standards and/or contractual requirements.
- Actively participate in and contribute to a team-based model to ensure integration of services and coordination of care to promote improved client outcomes.
- Promote positive culture of collaboration within AllHealth Network.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer standardized screening tools to identify clients with behavioral health and/or substance abuse problems.
- Provide linkage to case management services and/or community-based resources as needed.
- Must work effectively as a part of an interdisciplinary team, including law enforcement personnel, to de-escalate and efficiently meet the needs of clients.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in EHR according to established protocols.
- Coordinate services with other departments within AllHealth Network and outside agencies.
- Interface with law enforcement agencies to provide education about the Co-Responder Program, about behavioral health and substance abuse, and services available in the community.
- Follow up on all referrals sent by law enforcement agencies as outlined in the procedures.
- Follow all safety procedures as directed by law enforcement.
- Conduct brief behavioral health and substance abuse assessments in the field.
- Travel to dangerous and/or uncertain crisis situations as needed.
- Calling individuals without prior contact to assess for needs, provide resources, and engage them in treatment services.
- Follow all AllHealth Network policies and procedures.
- Complete all required trainings as listed in Relias Learning (both online training and face-to-face training) within required timelines.
- Perform other duties as required within the scope of the position and the experience, education and ability of the employee.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review client caseload, treatment, concerns, and recommendations.
- Positively contribute to the financial health of the organization by ensuring delivery of billable services and utilizing, monitoring, and collecting data for decision making and program improvements.
- Maintain positive, ethical, and professional working relationships with community, government agencies, and other professionals.
- Participate and contribute to team meetings, clinical supervision and other meetings, as needed, to ensure cohesive department operations.
- Enhance professional growth and development through participation in specialized training.
- Complete all required documentation accurately, legibly and within established timelines.
Key Technical Skills and Knowledge:
Experience:
- Must have experience working in crisis situations.
- Experience working in or with the Criminal Justice System.
- Licensure is required (LPC, LMFT, LCSW).
- Ability to operate PC-based software programs including proficiency in Word, Excel and other computer based systems.
- Possess advanced written and oral communication, decision making and problem solving skills, and efficient time management. Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team; collaborating with other internal and external teams.
- Must possess own transportation, have a good driving record, a valid driver's license, and proof of insurance.
Skills:
- De-escalation.
- Crisis assessments and coordination of care with multiple entities.
Qualifications:
Education:
Masters of Psychology (preferred)
Masters of Counseling Psychology (preferred)
Masters of Social Work (preferred)
Licenses & Certifications:
LCSW (preferred)
LMFT (preferred)
LPC (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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