Project Support You (PSY) Co-Responder - spurwink services
Auburn, ME
About the Job
Auburn, ME, USA | Direct Care | Full Time
The Project Support You (PSY) Co-Responder assists with responding to behavioral health/substance use disorder (SUD) related emergency calls, crisis de-escalation, assessment, screenings, overdose follow up and assessment, referrals to community treatment services and resources, short-term behavioral health/SUD interventions, system navigation, and aid in completion of the State's Medicaid program application for the uninsured population, in collaboration with the local police department.
Robust Benefits Package:
+ Health Insurance
+ Dental Insurance
+ Vision Insurance
+ Life Insurance
+ Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
+ Identity Theft Insurance
+ Pet Insurance
BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
+ Flexibility of Schedules
+ Career Advancement Opportunities
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Student Loan Assistance (up to $2000 annually)
+ Generous Paid Time Off
+ Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts
+ Opportunity for Same Day Pay
DUTIES:
+ Responds to Behavioral Health/SUD related emergency calls, alongside the Police Department, including calls involving individuals experiencing homelessness.
+ Assists with referrals to appropriate community-based treatment and recovery services.
+ Assists with referrals to appropriate community-based housing navigation services.
+ Assists with behavioral health crisis de-escalation, assessments, screenings, and referrals.
+ Assesses and collaborates with law enforcement to determine if an individual is a Person in Crisis and coordinates a response with Crisis Intervention Workers.
+ Assists with linkage to further long-term Peer and/or Recovery Coach services for individuals that are assessed as having behavioral health/SUD related concerns.
+ Completes CradleME referrals for any pre-natal or post-partum women that present as an individual in need.
QUALIFICATIONS:
+ High School Diploma or G.E.D.
+ Knowledge of Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring treatment services equivalent to completion of a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ MHRT/C preferred.
+ State of Maine CADC/LADC preferred; minimum CADC required within 9 months of employment.
+ Must possess a valid State of Maine driver's license.
Spurwink Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Project Support You (PSY) Co-Responder assists with responding to behavioral health/substance use disorder (SUD) related emergency calls, crisis de-escalation, assessment, screenings, overdose follow up and assessment, referrals to community treatment services and resources, short-term behavioral health/SUD interventions, system navigation, and aid in completion of the State's Medicaid program application for the uninsured population, in collaboration with the local police department.
Robust Benefits Package:
+ Health Insurance
+ Dental Insurance
+ Vision Insurance
+ Life Insurance
+ Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
+ Identity Theft Insurance
+ Pet Insurance
BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:
+ Flexibility of Schedules
+ Career Advancement Opportunities
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Student Loan Assistance (up to $2000 annually)
+ Generous Paid Time Off
+ Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts
+ Opportunity for Same Day Pay
DUTIES:
+ Responds to Behavioral Health/SUD related emergency calls, alongside the Police Department, including calls involving individuals experiencing homelessness.
+ Assists with referrals to appropriate community-based treatment and recovery services.
+ Assists with referrals to appropriate community-based housing navigation services.
+ Assists with behavioral health crisis de-escalation, assessments, screenings, and referrals.
+ Assesses and collaborates with law enforcement to determine if an individual is a Person in Crisis and coordinates a response with Crisis Intervention Workers.
+ Assists with linkage to further long-term Peer and/or Recovery Coach services for individuals that are assessed as having behavioral health/SUD related concerns.
+ Completes CradleME referrals for any pre-natal or post-partum women that present as an individual in need.
QUALIFICATIONS:
+ High School Diploma or G.E.D.
+ Knowledge of Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring treatment services equivalent to completion of a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ MHRT/C preferred.
+ State of Maine CADC/LADC preferred; minimum CADC required within 9 months of employment.
+ Must possess a valid State of Maine driver's license.
Spurwink Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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