Mesa, Arizona
Law Enforcement Co-Responder- Part time Job Opening in Mesa, Arizona - Community Bridges Inc. is the largest non-profit integrated healthcare provider in the State of AZ. We are currently recruiting for a Law Enforcement Co-Responder. This is a Crisis Mobile Team position and is based out Mesa, AZ.
The purpose of this role is to perform a clinical function as a member of a Co-Responder Team (CRT) comprised of a Behavioral Health Technician or Master?s Level Clinician and a sworn Sheriff?s Deputy of the Sheriff Department. As a member of the CRT, the BHT/Master?s Clinician and their law enforcement partner will respond 911 calls in the community to conduct a crisis assessment, intervene, and disposition calls in the least restrictive setting.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES
Follows directions from Law Enforcement (LE) partner with respect to on-scene safety immediately and without fail.
Assists Patrol Deputies whenever they come into contact with suspected persons with a mental illness or substance use disorder (SUD).
Prevents unnecessary hospitalization or ED use of person with a mental illness or SUD.
Responds to calls quickly, conducts an assessment, offers effective and efficient interventions, and coordinates care to allow Deputies to quickly return to duty.
Interviews natural supports to elicit relevant information.
Assesses Members treatment needs related to psychiatric, medical, social, and emotional care.
Adheres to professionally recognized ethical standards of care.
Determines when to involve medical personnel when medical safety is an issue.
Assesses Member?s risk for danger to self, danger to others, and intervenes accordingly
Exercises sound clinical judgment in determining Member?s ability to remain safely in the community.
Develops a clinically sound safety plan in the least restrictive setting, only utilizing T36 when all other options have been exhausted.
Develops a collaborative crisis treatment plan that meets the needs of the Member and police.
Documents encounters proficiently.
Utilizes computer and commonly used computer programs proficiently.
Completes documentation same day for each case utilizing precise, accurate, efficient, and coherent clinical writing skills.
Completes accurate and precise supporting clinical documentation including treatment
plans, safety plans, case dispositions, progress notes, billing forms.
Utilizes DSM V to accurately provide diagnostic impressions
Accurately conveys CMT response times and communicates updates, changes or errors
Staffs case with supervisor prior to clearing the call as needed.
Skills & Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Six months CMT experience preferred
Bachelor?s degree in behavioral health field required
Master?s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, social science, or related field strongly preferred
Associate or Independent Licensure as an LAC/LPC or LMSW/LCSW strongly preferred
1 year behavioral health or law enforcement experience required, crisis experience preferred
Must be able to pass a Law Enforcement background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card
Important Notes
CBI Offers an outstanding benefits package!
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Cancer, Accident, 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon hire, Generous PTO accrual, Wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs, incentives, and more!
The Phoenix Business Journal recognized CBI as one of the 2014, 2015, and 2016 Healthiest Employers in the Valley!
Send us your resume today and join our team of passionate individuals and contribute to the overall success and growth of CBI!
Job Type: Part-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Crisis Mobile Team: 1 year
Required license or certification:
Driver's License
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