MCI Police Co-Response Clinician

Summary

The Mobile Crisis Intervention Specialist – Police Co-responder will utilize their knowledge of behavioral health and experience with utilizing de-escalation and problem solving to intervene with police for individuals/families experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This individual will also utilize their knowledge of systems (i.e. DMH/ DDS/ DYS/ DCF) and CBHI services as well as the Wraparound process to provide clinical care and support to prevent hospitalization and stabilize individuals in the community. S/he is directly responsible to the Mobile Crisis Intervention Manager.

FULL-TIME SCHEDULE: MONDAY - FRIDAY 12PM-8PM

Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right.

$1 per hour Language Differential! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL)

Child & Family Services carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation including, but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may include a bonus or other incentives. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Quickly assess and provide brief solution focused interventions utilizing de-escalation techniques and supportive counseling to intervene with individuals/families in a behavioral health crisis.
• Work in conjunction with police and first responders to assist with advocacy and addressing safety concerns quickly and with flexibility to respond to multiple crises
• Work collaboratively with partners, (i.e. LEAD program, CCIT, HUB) to provide assessment, stabilization, and community based supports referrals and linkages to all appropriate services
• Complete collateral contacts with an individual’s providers to ensure continuity of care
• Assist with safety planning over the course of the six day intervention period and outside the evaluation/intervention period
  
  

As Needed Responsibilities

• Complete intake data form by telephone or in person either on site or at outreach locations
• Confirm health care coverage
• Conduct comprehensive mental health status exam for youth and adults utilizing an admissions/screening instrument which includes providing a diagnosis in accordance with the DSM IV and DSMV
• Telephone screening and consultations
• Understanding of different treatment modalities that can be applied to stabilize clients in their home and prevent hospitalization
• Consult with clinic director/administrator on call and or consulting psychiatrist prior to disposition plan to include outpatient services, hospitalization or hospital diversion
• Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, staff meetings, staff development, and training curriculum
  
  

Due to the nature of the work and client needs, the MCIS Police Co-Responder may, at times, need to work beyond a forty hour work week. This description is for all 3 shifts and for the overnight is considered an awake overnight position.

All 24 hour programs are considered essential staff. Essential staff is defined as personnel who are expected to report to work as scheduled on holidays and during any emergency situation and/or agency closing (i.e. inclement weather) to ensure the ongoing operations of the program. Additionally, essential staff may be required to remain on shift or work an additional shift until relief staff is available.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.