D181 - Co-Responder Clinician - Clinician Licensed, Co-Responder

Co-Responder: Licensed Clinician     River Edge Behavioral Health  Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provides 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 or developmental disabilities.     The Co-Responder Clinician will work in close partnership with Macon Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 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 support to meet needs and desires identified by the individual.  Co-responder services are a partnership between Macon-Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and River Edge Behavioral Health. Co-Responder services aim to more appropriately serve individuals with behavioral health conditions and reduce overall emergency services use.      Benefits Offered:  Competitive Pay   Medical, Dental, 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      Duties and Responsibilities  Respond to 911 calls involving behavioral health crises, provide evaluations, crisis interventions, 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 response to behavioral health related 911 calls  Coordinate individual's use of needed services and community resources  Coordinate behavioral health related medical and/or psychiatric 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 or 2013 evaluations in the community while responding to behavioral health related 911 calls  Maintain a trauma informed and motivational interviewing approach to wellbeing  Perform other duties as assigned    Skills and Competencies  Knowledge or ability to learn and practice trauma informed principles and practices  Knowledge of community resources  Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately  Familiarity with the DSM-V and diagnostic techniques  Effective listening, de-escalation as well as verbal and written communication skills    Qualifications  Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field. Current license as a LCSW, LPC, OR LMFT in the State of Georgia, or master's with LAPC, LMSW, or LAMFT and ability to obtain LPC/LCSW/LMFT licensure within 3 months of hire in the State of Georgia.  Minimum of two years' experience in clinical social work. Experience working with moderate to severe and persistently mentally ill populations.  Must have valid driver's license and good driving record    WORKING CONDITIONS: Some local travel required. The Co-Responder must operate River Edge vehicle and/or ride with Macon-Bibb Sheriff's deputies in coordination with 911 response to mental health dispatches. Flexible work 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.  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.