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Vera French Community Mental Health Center

Crisis Co - Responder

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Davenport, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$34,786 / year median in Iowa

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are looking for an Crisis Co - Responder to join our team. The Crisis Co - Responder responds to calls for service related to mental health with Bettendorf Police Department officers to de-escalate crises, screens individuals for appropriate mental health and substance use disorder related services, and assesses risk and protective factors for those at high risk for suicidal/homicidal actions. Crisis Co -Responder schedule will be Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Ride along with local law enforcement during scheduled shift to be dispatched directly to relevant incidents or be dispatched to the scene post-initial law enforcement contact. Provide clinical support on the scene, conduct screening and assessments, review known client history, and refer to community resources as needed. Provide proactive follow-up support to encourage client services and treatment engagement. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate effectively with individuals in highly stressful situations. Serve as a subject matter expert in co-response and de-escalation in crisis situations

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Bachelor's degree in social work and/or criminal justice or in related area. Previous experience in working with persons with mental illness; previous experience working and collaborating with law enforcement. Previous experience in mental health crisis intervention through non-traditional modalities Valid Driver's License.

WHAT WE OFFER

Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance UMR Healthcare Delta dental and vision insurance Employer paid life Insurance, AD&D, LTD through Mutual of Omaha Supplemental life insurance, short term disability available 401(k) with employer contributionmatching Employer contribution 3% of annual salary, vested day one Employer matching 25% of every dollar put in by the employee, up to 6% Tuition ReimbursementLoan Repayment Program Every employee (full-time or part-time) is eligible after one year of service Supplemental Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through MetLife Paid time off Nine paid holidays per year Nine paid sick days per year accrued on a payroll basis 2 weeks of vacation accrued on a payroll basis Vera French Day