What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Support You (PSY) Co-Responder position at Spurwink Services?
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. This position has a day shift schedule.
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.
