Project Support You (PSY) Co-Responder (Second Shift) Position Available In Androscoggin, Maine

spurwink services Project Support You (PSY) Co-Responder (Second Shift) in Auburn
, Maine Full Time | Direct Care | Auburn, ME, USA 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 second shift position.

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 Student Loan Assistance (up to $2000 annually) Generous Paid Time Off Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts Opportunity for Same Day Pay Spurwink Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.