What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-Responder Mental Health Clinician position at River Edge Behavioral Health Center?
Co-Responder Mental Health Clinician
About River Edge Behavioral Health:
River Edge Behavioral Health is recognized for its state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families, and adults annually who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders, and substance abuse problems. In addition, River Edge offers services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Benefits Offered:
- Competitive Pay.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Paid Time Off.
- 12 Paid Holidays.
- 401k with an employer match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Short and Long-term disability coverage.
- Life Insurance.
- Employee Discount Program.
River Edge is looking to fill the position of Co-responder Clinician. The Co-responder Clinician will work in close partnership with EMTs, responding to calls involving people experiencing symptoms of mental illness, substance use disorders, or co-occurring behavioral health conditions to de-escalate presenting symptoms and/or current stressors, resolve crises, and link individuals and their loved ones to most appropriate community-based care and support. Co-responders help identify community resources, alternate options, and community supports to meet the needs and desires identified by the individual.
In this role, you will:
- Work in collaboration with local law enforcement to respond to calls involving behavioral health crises, provide evaluations, crisis intervention, referrals, and linkage to resources for individuals not placed under arrest.
- Provide case management services, behavioral health assessments, and crisis intervention as needed or assigned as part of the response to behavioral health-related 911 calls.
- Coordinate individual's use of needed services and community resources.
- Coordinate behavioral health-related medical needs of clients with psychiatrists, nurses, and other medical sources as part of crisis resolution.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
- Participate in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
- Complete 1013 evaluations in the community while responding to behavioral health-related 911 calls.
- Maintain a trauma-informed and motivational interviewing approach to well-being.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
You will need:
- Fully COVID Vaccinated.
- Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or related field. Current license as an LCSW, LPC, OR LMFT in the State of Georgia, or masters with LAPC, LMSW, or LAMFT, and ability to obtain LPC/LCSW/LMFT licensure within 3 months of hire in the State of Georgia. The company will consider an Associate License.
- Minimum of two years' experience in clinical social work. Experience working with moderate to severe and persistently mentally ill populations.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Location/Schedule:
Additional Information:
The Application Process:
- All qualified applicants will be considered.
- This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
- The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
- Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
- Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.
Safe Working Environment:
We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we require full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask continue to be the most effective way to fight COVID-19.
Diversity and Inclusion:
River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.
Drug-Free Workplace:
River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.
At-Will Workplace:
Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period of time and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.
