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Crisis Response Clinician

Comprehensive Mental Health Services, Inc.

Crisis Response Clinician

Independence, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    JOB SUMMARY

    In accordance with agency Mission, Vision, Values and Goals the Co-Responder is the primary point of contact in the coordination of services for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of law enforcement officials. The Co-Responder is responsible for ensuring these identified individuals are provided opportunity to access recommended treatment services and assists in the process as needed.

    Location: Blue Springs

    PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

    Collaborates with local police departments. Co-located in designated police departments to allow timely response in assisting law enforcement officials. Completes screenings, crisis assessments/interventions and other clinical services in the community for individuals with behavioral health needs.

    Assists law enforcement and the courts in locating inpatient psychiatric beds for court ordered involuntary detentions and in filing petitions for involuntary detention with the probate court for those individuals that present a likelihood of serious harm due to a behavioral health illness.

    Acts as a primary point of contact. Participates in local law enforcement Crisis Intervention Teams or other initiatives that assist law enforcement in dealing with individuals with behavioral health needs.

    Coordinates services and develops local systems of care for individuals with behavioral health needs who have come to the attention of law enforcement officials and maintains good relationships with those local systems of care.

    Completes crisis assessment and/or intake assessment on sight at jail facilities as requested by the police departments for individuals in crisis or in need of engaging in services.

    Ensures that individuals are able to access treatment services that are recommended and assists with this as needed. Provides brief therapeutic intervention to promote stabilization and/or assigns next day follow up services when appropriate. Coordinate and reports appropriate information to assigned service providers for those individuals that may already be active in services.

    Provides and/or coordinates training and consultation on behavioral health issues for law enforcement officers and agencies as needed and as requested.

    Coordinates and collaborates with local partners in Mental Health Courts or other specialty or diversion courts dealing with behavioral health issues.

    Ensures that all interventions are documented and tracked appropriately according to all agency standards and governing regulations. Assists with continuous quality improvement efforts and gathers data to ensure this effort is successful.

    Follows all agency policies and procedures including emergency and corporate compliance policies/procedures 100% of the time.

    SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

    Maintains good communication with all agency service areas, referral sources, and emergency systems to ensure efficient transfers, referral, and quality care for clients.

    Provides brief clinical interventions to law enforcement officers as needed and refers officers to appropriate behavioral health resources as needed.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education- Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.

    Experience- Minimum of one-year experience working in the behavioral health field. Experience in working with law enforcement is preferred.

    Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations – Valid driver’s license

    Special Skills – Ability to interact and work within the police environment and culture

    REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION

    Providers must:

    Pass the background checks required by the assigned police department. (This position is located in the Blue Springs Police Department)

    Be trained in Critical Incident Stress Management (individual and group). This training will be provided by CMHS.

    Be able to pass a urine drug screen at hire.

    Maintain a valid driver’s license. Must have access to dependable auto with adequate auto insurance and registration, for making frequent home/community visits.

    Provide must be able to meet requirements regarding experience and training when delivering services to specific age groups and treatment populations. The following criteria apply:

    36 hours of training every two years in the area of mental health and substance abuse/treatment, prevention and related fields.

    Cultural Competency: three hours, every year, of training in the area of Cultural Competence

    Non-Violent Crisis Intervention: Renewal every two (2) years.

    Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation: Renewal every two (2) years.

    DEGREE OF SUPERVISION

    This position reports to the Outreach and Crisis Services Coordinator who provides weekly supervision.

    POSITIONS SUPERVISED

    None