What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Co-Responder position at City of Pittsfield?
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The Emergency Co-Responder provides on-scene crisis intervention for
behavioral health emergencies, including those with substance use
disorders, opioid-related crises, and co-occurring mental health
conditions. The Co-Responder aims to divert individuals from the
criminal justice system and unnecessary emergency department visits by
connecting them to appropriate behavioral health and substance use
treatment services. The Co-Responder also facilitates training for
police officers to increase competencies in intervening with a
Behavioral Health Crisis. RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide Rapid Crisis
intervention and assessment to individuals experiencing mental health or
substance use-related crises, on an as needed basis; Utilizes
de-escalation techniques, harm reduction strategies, and supportive
counseling to intervene with individuals/families in a behavioral health
crisis. - Work in collaboration with police to ensure that persons with
behavioral health needs are appropriately diverted from the criminal
justice system and referred for appropriate behavioral health
services. - Provides information, referral, and outreach services on
topics such as shelter, food, employment, substance abuse, opiod and
other drug abuse, and health services access. - Provide face to face or
telephonic follow-up with persons served when clinically indicated -
Accompany police officers on patrol as allowed by officer in charge -
Work in collaboration with the Emergency Services team to divert
unnecessary emergency department visits - Provide and/or coordinate
training to police personnel regarding behavioral health, substance use,
trauma spectrum disorders, and other behavioral health topics as
identified - Compile and submit monthly statistics - Act as primary
liaison between mental health community providers and law enforcement -
Establish and maintain regularly scheduled, and as needed, contact with
the court clinicians to optimize appropriate dispositions and outcomes -
Establish and maintain regularly scheduled community police
collaborative meetings of all stakeholders and community providers -
Performs other related duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS -
Advanced degree in social work, psychology, or closely related field is
required; - Clinical Licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LICSW) preferred but not
Required. - Must Have Previous Outreach Based Clinical Experience,
preferably within psychiatric emergency services - Minimum of one year
experience in a crisis intervention setting or related field placement
in crisis intervention setting to gain strong clinical and crisis
intervention skills - Valid Driver\'s License, Class D - Knowledge of
opioid use disorder treatment, harm reduction principles, and
community-based recovery resources - Experience within the criminal
justice or corrections system to develop an ability to remain calm and
use sound clinical judgment in crisis situations - First Aid, CPR and
defibrillator certification preferred but not required at time of hire -
Possess excellent interpersonal skills; ability to engage with the
public and colleagues with confidence and professionalism, even in
high-pressure situations. - Proficient computer skills, including use of
various software programs unique to the public health department as well
as Microsoft office 365 and virtual meeting programs. HOURS Incumbent
works a 4 on, 2 off schedule, mirroring police officer schedule, at 37.5
hours per week. SALARY Starting rate \$29.33 - \$31.11 an hour Annual
increase up to 38.26 an hour
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The Emergency Co-Responder provides on-scene crisis intervention for
behavioral health emergencies, including those with substance use
disorders, opioid-related crises, and co-occurring mental health
conditions. The Co-Responder aims to divert individuals from the
criminal justice system and unnecessary emergency department visits by
connecting them to appropriate behavioral health and substance use
treatment services. The Co-Responder also facilitates training for
police officers to increase competencies in intervening with a
Behavioral Health Crisis. RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide Rapid Crisis
intervention and assessment to individuals experiencing mental health or
substance use-related crises, on an as needed basis; Utilizes
de-escalation techniques, harm reduction strategies, and supportive
counseling to intervene with individuals/families in a behavioral health
crisis. - Work in collaboration with police to ensure that persons with
behavioral health needs are appropriately diverted from the criminal
justice system and referred for appropriate behavioral health
services. - Provides information, referral, and outreach services on
topics such as shelter, food, employment, substance abuse, opiod and
other drug abuse, and health services access. - Provide face to face or
telephonic follow-up with persons served when clinically indicated -
Accompany police officers on patrol as allowed by officer in charge -
Work in collaboration with the Emergency Services team to divert
unnecessary emergency department visits - Provide and/or coordinate
training to police personnel regarding behavioral health, substance use,
trauma spectrum disorders, and other behavioral health topics as
identified - Compile and submit monthly statistics - Act as primary
liaison between mental health community providers and law enforcement -
Establish and maintain regularly scheduled, and as needed, contact with
the court clinicians to optimize appropriate dispositions and outcomes -
Establish and maintain regularly scheduled community police
collaborative meetings of all stakeholders and community providers -
Performs other related duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS -
Advanced degree in social work, psychology, or closely related field is
required; - Clinical Licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LICSW) preferred but not
Required. - Must Have Previous Outreach Based Clinical Experience,
preferably within psychiatric emergency services - Minimum of one year
experience in a crisis intervention setting or related field placement
in crisis intervention setting to gain strong clinical and crisis
intervention skills - Valid Driver\'s License, Class D - Knowledge of
opioid use disorder treatment, harm reduction principles, and
community-based recovery resources - Experience within the criminal
justice or corrections system to develop an ability to remain calm and
use sound clinical judgment in crisis situations - First Aid, CPR and
defibrillator certification preferred but not required at time of hire -
Possess excellent interpersonal skills; ability to engage with the
public and colleagues with confidence and professionalism, even in
high-pressure situations. - Proficient computer skills, including use of
various software programs unique to the public health department as well
as Microsoft office 365 and virtual meeting programs. HOURS Incumbent
works a 4 on, 2 off schedule, mirroring police officer schedule, at 37.5
hours per week. SALARY Starting rate \$29.33 - \$31.11 an hour Annual
increase up to 38.26 an hour
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