Project Support You (PSY) Co-Responder (Day Shift)

Tri-County Mental Health Services

  • Auburn, ME
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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 is a day shift position in Auburn.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.
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 (up to $2000 annually)
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts
  • Opportunity for Same Day Pay
Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#IND3

Tri-County Mental Health Services