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Police Support Specialist The Martinsburg Initiative, Inc. Embedded with West Virginia State Police -

Martinsburg Detachment Berkeley County, West Virginia Salary:

$60,000-$70,000 annually, depending on education and relevant experience

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Full-Time Position Summary The Martinsburg Initiative, Inc. is seeking a Police Support Specialist to work in partnership with and be embedded at the West Virginia State Police - Martinsburg Detachment . The Police Support Specialist is a master's-level behavioral health professional who works alongside law enforcement to respond to individuals and families experiencing mental health concerns, substance use, crisis, trauma, homelessness, family instability, and other complex social or behavioral health needs. The position is designed to strengthen the connection between public safety and the behavioral health and community service systems. The Police Support Specialist will receive referrals from West Virginia State Police personnel, provide crisis and behavioral health intervention when appropriate, conduct outreach and follow-up, assess needs, assist with stabilization, and connect individuals and families to treatment and community-based services. The position will serve individuals throughout Berkeley County and will be employed by The Martinsburg Initiative, Inc. (TMI) . The Police Support Specialist will report directly to the Assistant Director of The Martinsburg Initiative while working collaboratively with leadership and personnel of the West Virginia State Police Martinsburg Detachment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Police Support Specialist will: Respond to referrals from West Virginia State Police personnel involving individuals and families with behavioral health, substance use, crisis, trauma, housing, family, or other social service needs. Provide behavioral health crisis intervention and support to individuals experiencing acute emotional or behavioral distress. Respond alongside or in coordination with law enforcement when a behavioral health professional may assist with assessment, engagement, de-escalation, stabilization, or service connection. Conduct behavioral health and psychosocial assessments and screenings appropriate to the individual's presenting needs and the scope of the position. Assess for suicide risk and other immediate behavioral health or safety concerns and assist with determining the appropriate level of care or referral. Provide brief clinical intervention and supportive counseling within the employee's professional scope and level of training. Develop short-term stabilization and service plans for individuals and families experiencing behavioral health or social service needs. Provide intensive case coordination and follow-up for individuals with complex needs or repeated contact with law enforcement, emergency services, hospitals, behavioral health providers, or other community systems. Conduct outreach to individuals who may be difficult to engage in traditional behavioral health or social service settings. Provide post-crisis follow-up after law enforcement contacts, behavioral health emergencies, overdoses, traumatic incidents, or other significant events. Provide trauma-informed support to individuals and families affected by violence, victimization, overdose, behavioral health crisis, or other traumatic experiences. Connect individuals to mental health treatment, substance use treatment, recovery services, crisis services, medical care, housing, transportation, benefits, food assistance, and other stabilizing resources. Facilitate warm handoffs to behavioral health, substance use treatment, recovery, and community service providers whenever possible rather than relying solely on passive referrals. Assist individuals with navigating behavioral health and community systems, including overcoming barriers that may prevent successful engagement in services. Work with individuals experiencing repeated public safety contact to identify underlying behavioral health or social needs and develop strategies intended to reduce repeated crisis-system involvement. Provide support and coordination for youth, parents, caregivers, and families affected by behavioral health concerns, trauma, or law enforcement involvement. Coordinate services with behavioral health providers, hospitals, emergency medical services, schools, courts, child and adult protective services, housing organizations, recovery providers, and other community partners as appropriate. Serve as a behavioral health resource and consultant to West Virginia State Police personnel regarding available community resources, behavioral health systems, crisis services, and referral options. Participate in multidisciplinary case consultation and community risk-review processes when appropriate. Participate in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) activities, behavioral health/public safety initiatives, community meetings, and collaborative projects as assigned. Assist with community outreach, education, and training related to behavioral health, crisis response, trauma, substance use, and available community resources. Maintain confidential client records and documentation in accordance with applicable professional, organizational, and legal requirements. Complete required documentation in Julota and/or other approved data systems , including referrals, outreach attempts, screenings, interventions, services provided, referrals made, warm handoffs, follow-up outcomes, and case closure. Collect and maintain required program and grant data and assist with outcome tracking and quality-improvement activities. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality while working within a law enforcement environment. Attend required meetings, supervision, training, and professional development activities. Perform other related duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavioral Health, or another closely related mental health field from an appropriately accredited college or university. Candidates who are working toward professional licensure are encouraged to apply . Ability to provide behavioral health assessment, crisis intervention, case coordination, and clinical support consistent with education, training, and professional scope. Strong understanding of mental health, substance use disorders, trauma, suicide risk, crisis intervention, and social determinants of health. Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing significant behavioral health symptoms, substance use, homelessness, trauma, family instability, or repeated involvement with emergency or public safety systems. Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, take initiative, and function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, engagement, assessment, problem-solving, and active-listening skills. Ability to establish effective working relationships with law enforcement personnel, behavioral health professionals, medical providers, courts, schools, community agencies, and members of the public. Ability to maintain highly confidential and sensitive information. Ability to work with individuals from varied backgrounds and circumstances in a respectful and trauma-informed manner. Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout Berkeley County. Preferred Qualifications Current or provisional West Virginia professional licensure in an applicable behavioral health discipline, including LGSW, LCSW, LICSW, LPC, provisionally licensed counselor, or another applicable professional license . Previous experience in crisis intervention, behavioral health, emergency services, mobile crisis, law enforcement co-response, community mental health, substance use treatment, or intensive case management. Experience working collaboratively with law enforcement, EMS, hospitals, courts, or other first-response systems. Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, suicide risk, trauma, homelessness, or high utilization of emergency services. Experience with evidence-based or structured screening and assessment tools. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), suicide intervention, trauma-informed care, SBIRT, motivational interviewing, or related training. Experience documenting services and outcomes in an electronic case-management or referral-tracking system. Work Environment and Schedule This is a full-time position embedded within a law enforcement environment. The position requires regular interaction with law enforcement personnel and individuals who may be experiencing behavioral health crisis, significant emotional distress, substance use, trauma, or other complex circumstances. Work will occur in a variety of settings, including the West Virginia State Police Martinsburg Detachment, individuals' homes, hospitals, treatment facilities, community agencies, and other community locations throughout Berkeley County. The position will primarily operate during established work hours; however, occasional evening or weekend work, crisis response, and after-hours availability may be required based on program and public safety needs . The position may involve entering unpredictable environments and responding to emotionally charged situations. Appropriate law enforcement coordination and organizational safety procedures will be followed. Compensation $60,000-$70,000 annually , depending on education and relevant professional experience. About The Martinsburg Initiative The Martinsburg Initiative is a community-based organization that works at the intersection of public safety, behavioral health, prevention, schools, families, and community services . TMI's Police Support Specialist model embeds behavioral health and social service professionals within public safety settings to provide crisis intervention, outreach, case management, behavioral health navigation, referral support, and follow-up for individuals and families experiencing behavioral health and other complex needs.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person