Behavioral Health Clinical Co-Responder

Behavioral Health Clinician Co-Responder

Investigates, assesses and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic and environmental problems. Operates as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician co-responder with local area first response agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and /or legal representatives.
• Determines prioritizes and provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions. Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
• Responds in the field as a co-responder with local law enforcement to patients in active crisis. Identifies appropriate resources including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the field response.
• Supervises and/or trains new staff, students and interns.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Social Service or Behavioral Health related field.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Counselor (MFT) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (ACD). Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.