Mental Health Co-Responder

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCORPORATED•Pottsville, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Intervention Co-Responder position will work within the Tamaqua Police Department to assist law enforcement with responses to individuals and families where a mental health and/or other social service need exists. The goal of the co-responder will be to divert individuals from criminal justice involvement in situations where a social services or crisis intervention would be more effective and appropriate. The Crisis Intervention Co-Responder is an innovative program to provide Crisis Intervention Services in collaboration with police response. Services will include telephone and mobile assessment; crisis counseling, conflict resolution, referral and linking to community resources. Work in a supportive team environment while helping people access mental health, drug and alcohol, children and adult human services in Schuylkill County. CCR’s mission is connecting people to services. And that’s exactly what you’ll be doing in this role. Here, you’ll appreciate the support and camaraderie of a local team as you provide the community with care and support that will improve their mental health and divert from criminal justice involvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field.
Major course work in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field.
Minimum two years’ experience in Criminal Justice, Crisis Intervention and/or Mental Health Case Management.
Valid driver’s license.
Proof of auto insurance.
Act 33/34 and FBI clearances will be required.
Knowledge of de-escalation techniques.
Computer literate.
Knowledge of 302/201 process.
Knowledge of county resources.
Able to exercise sound judgment.
Flexibility in scheduling.
Take the initiative while being cooperative and empathetic.
Maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Individuals who have accessed human services are encouraged to apply.
Degree/course work is Sociology, Social Work, Human Development and Psychology are strongly preferred.
Be a registered nurse.
Have a High School diploma or equivalency AND 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Gerontology or other Social Science AND 2 years of experience in public or private human services with 1 year of mental health direct care experience.
Associates degree with minimum of 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology and Human Development is strongly preferred.
2 years of direct mental health experience is strongly preferred.
One year experience in Crisis Services or in the mental health field preferred with a bachelors degree.

Responsibilities

Assist law enforcement with responses to individuals and families where a mental health and/or other social service need exists.
Divert individuals from criminal justice involvement in situations where a social services or crisis intervention would be more effective and appropriate.
Provide Crisis Intervention Services in collaboration with police response.
Conduct telephone and mobile assessment.
Provide crisis counseling, conflict resolution, referral and linking to community resources.
Help people access mental health, drug and alcohol, children and adult human services in Schuylkill County.