Job description

Job Title: Co-responder Clinician

Job Type: Full-time; Salary

Immediate Supervisor: Clinical Compliance Officer

The Co-responder Clinician will work in close partnership with first responders and law enforcement, 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 needs and desires identified by the individual.

Co-responder services are a partnership between Douglas County 911 and Douglas County Community Services Board. Co-Responder services aim to more appropriately serve individuals with behavioral health and substance use conditions to reduce overall emergency services use.

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 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 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.

Flexible work schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lithia Springs, GA 30122: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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