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.
- 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, 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.
- Call 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
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