What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Team (BHT) Mental Health Clinician - Amherst Police Department position at Endeavor Health Services Opportunities?
Are you looking for a unique position as a Mental Health Counselor working with local police? Endeavor Health Services is looking for a full-time Behavioral Health Team Clinician to join our growing team!
Endeavor Health Services is a private, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the development of accessible and effective services, driven towards improving the emotional wellness and behavioral health of residents of Western New York, Rochester, and the surrounding communities.
Responsibilities
The successful candidates will work with the Amherst Police Department to provide community based interventions, assessments, and linkage to services and crisis outreach. Other responsibilities include:
- Initiate and maintain contact with therapists, case managers and other treatment providers
- Timely and accurate recordkeeping
- Facilitate safe and effective transportation of individuals to appropriate diversion sites
- Assist police response at calls involving mental health crises and/or substance abuse
- Assist in developing and participate in police department trainings
- Review calls for service and arrests to identify candidates for additional follow up
- Advocate for treatment focused approach within the local Justice Court system
- Assist with the Overdose Prevention Through Follow Up collaboration with the Erie County DOH
- Consult with concerned family members and provide education in relation to mental health and substance abuse concerns
- Develop crisis response plans to assist officers with residents who frequently utilize emergency services
- Will be cross trained in other BHT areas
Qualifications
- LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, MHC-P, LMHC and one year experience working in crisis intervention field
- Valid NYS Driver’s license
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience in working with a law enforcement organization preferred
- NYS Dept. of Criminal Justice Police Mental Health Instructor Certification preferred
We offer competitive salaries and an array of employee benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life and AD&D, Company Paid Long Term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D, Supplemental Short Term Disability, 401 (K) retirement savings plan with company contribution, 10 paid holiday, Generous paid vacation, Paid sick time, Employee Assistance Program
Salary $55,276.65 - 68,776/year depending on education, credential and experience. Up to $2,500 sign on bonus.
Endeavor Health Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of fairness and respect. We welcome prospective employees from various cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities with which we work in partnership.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.