SUMMARY:

The Co-Responder therapist is responsible for assisting law enforcement with individuals who are being charged with petty crimes, are in a mental health crisis, may be in need of local resources and services, who may be in an altered state of reality or in a substance use crisis, and individuals who are having a behavioral outburst.

Pay: $45,000-$57,000 annually 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of Background, MVR and DFWP Screenings.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

A master's degree in the field of counseling, social work, psychology or a related human services field.  Experience in working with law enforcement, and individuals during a crisis. FL licensure strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist law enforcement whenever they encounter an individual suspected of having a mental illness or substance use disorder.
• Follow direction from law enforcement partner regarding on-scene safety immediately and without hesitation.
• Work closely with law enforcement and crisis intervention personnel.
• Interview/assess individuals for risk of harm to themselves or others. 
• Provide referrals/linkage of essential services for individuals served. 
• Respond to calls within the community for individuals who are actively suicidal/homicidal, active psychotic episode, have attempted suicide, or having behavioral outbursts. 
• Assess/monitor for symptoms of trauma and indications of abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. Use appropriate reporting mechanisms.
• Identify ways to reduce hospitalizations or emergency room use and direct into appropriate areas of care. 
• Collaborate with other community agencies to address immediate needs of the individual.
• Conduct follow-up visits with high-risk individuals.
• Refer to and coordinate necessary psychiatric evaluation and medication management to ensure access to stabilization services.
• Must be able to work in fast-paced, high stress environments with minimal supervision. 

Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.