Job Description

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. The position can be either 1st or 2nd shift.

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.

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Competitive Benefits Package:

Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service) Scholarships to ME Community Colleges Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000 Annually) 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program Eligible employer for the

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

(PSLF) Program Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities Career Advancement Opportunities Flexibility of Schedules Generous Paid Time Off Opportunity for Same Day Pay Health Plan Enrollees - Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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