2nd Shift Mental Health Co-Responder Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in our community! Genesee Health System (GHS) is looking for energetic and caring people to join our dynamic clinical team.

We value our staff and think they deserve the best! Medical, vision and dental benefits available at no premium for our staff and their dependents. We also provide an annually loaded HSA of up to $2,500, a 5% match towards your retirement, generous paid time off (19 ½ days per year) and paid Holidays.

General Statement:

General Statement: Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, works as part of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) to conduct crisis and safety assessment, crisis intervention, and other clinical evaluations; co-responds with law enforcement to mental health related calls; communicates and consults with a variety of agencies regarding program issues, assesses clinical needs and makes recommendations for support service and treatment; performs professional therapeutic crisis intervention; consults with staff from internal and external programs to assist with treatment recommendations; provides liaison, consultation and mental health education services for community agencies and resources; performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirement

License Requirements

Year(s) of Experience

Board Examination

Bachelors in Social Work

Limited License as a Bachelors Level Social Worker (LLBSW), credential.

Three (3) years’ experience working with both adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities and/or co-occurring disorders.

The employee with Limited License must take and pass the ASWB Examination within six (6) years in accordance with the State of Michigan requirements to retain employment. NOTE: GHS will follow all State of Michigan requirements. If the requirements change, the job description will be updated to reflect such changes. All licensed clinical staff must maintain licensure as a condition of employment.

Bachelor in Social Work

Michigan Bachelor Level Social Worker (LBSW) credential, Clinical.

One (1) year experience working with both adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities and/or co-occurring disorders.

Masters in Social Work

Michigan Master Level Social Worker (LMSW) credential, Clinical.

One (1) year experience working with both adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities and/or co-occurring disorders.

Masters in Social Work

Limited License as a Masters Level Social Worker (LLMSW), credential.

Three (3) years’ experience working with both adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities and/or co-occurring disorders.

The employee with Limited License must take and pass the ASWB Examination within six (6) years in accordance with the State of Michigan requirements to retain employment. NOTE: GHS will follow all State of Michigan requirements. If the requirements change, the job description will be updated to reflect such changes. All licensed clinical staff must maintain licensure as a condition of employment.

Masters in Psychology

Michigan Master Level Psychologist (LLP) credential.

One (1) year experience working with both adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities and/or co-occurring disorders.

Masters in Psychology

Temporary Limited License as a Masters Level Psychologist (TLLP).

Three (3) years’ experience working with both adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities and/or co-occurring disorders.

The employee with a TLLP must pass the Exam for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPP) AND make application for the LLP within 18 months of hire OR prior to the expiration of the TLP, whichever is sooner to retain employment.

Masters in Counseling

Michigan License Professional Counselor (LPC) credential.

One (1) year experience working with both adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities and/or co-occurring disorders.

Masters in Counseling

Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC) credential.

Three (3) years’ experience working with both adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities and/or co-occurring disorders.

The employee with an LLPC must take and pass the National Counselor Examination (NCE) within six (6) years of hire to retain employment. The employee with an LLPC must also make application for the LPC upon passing the NCE.

Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan

Three (3) years’ experience working with both adults and children with mental illness, developmental disabilities and/or co-occurring disorders.

Additional Requirements:

Employee must maintain valid clinical licensure to retain employment.

Must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays, or irregular hours including on-call responsibilities.

Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and the use of a vehicle during work hours.

Ability to physically perform the tasks.

If providing telehealth services, must have a work space in which service provision can occur in a confidential manner.

Must retain MDHHS qualifications as a Child Mental Health Professional.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations:
  • Position requires the ability to lift up to 75lbs on an occasional basis
  • Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
  • Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
• Position will require the ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Position must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferences:

Minimum of 1 year of experience providing crisis services to include crisis assessment with level of care determination/recommendation, safety screening, and/or safety planning.

Certification in Addiction Counseling (CAC) or in process to become a Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional –Diplomat (CCDP-D) OR a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) through the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) within 30 days of hire, unless currently certified as a CCDP-D, CAADC, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CCADC), or a current Development Plan for CCDP-D or CAADC with MCBAP.

Interested applicants must clearly show they meet the minimum qualifications.

Resume must include the following information: Name of employer, month/year you were hired, month/year you left, if the position was part-time or full-time, and the job duties you performed while in the position.

BARGAINING UNIT: TEAMSTERS

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT