What are the responsibilities and job description for the QMHP Plano PD Co-Responder position at COLLIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION CENTER?
Job Details
Job Location: McKinney, TX
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, counseling, social work, psychology or related field required; Master’s degree in related fields preferred
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in behavioral health crisis assessment and/or response
- Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use related issues
- Previous work experience, partnership, or collaboration with law enforcement highly desired
- Texas Driver’s License required
- Must undergo and pass a background check with Plano Police Department
- Ability to respond to stressful and high-pressure situations in a calm, solution-oriented manner
- Ability to maintain flexible work schedule to meet program needs, including late evenings and weekends
- Skilled in crisis intervention techniques and communication
- Ability to respond to individuals with patience, empathy, and understanding
- Ability to work within a team, both providing and receiving direction in a collaborative approach and taking initiative
- Ability to effectively communicate regarding behavioral health needs and services
- Ability to work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
- Knowledge of the social services system and the ability to guide staff in connecting individuals with appropriate services, including resources for those with housing instability
