The Behavioral Health Co-Responder for Springfield/Clark County works in partnership with law enforcement officers as part of an innovative team dedicated to providing trauma-informed care to those in need of mental health and addictions interventions. Working directly with law enforcement officers, the Behavioral Health Co-Responder will respond to calls in the community along with the officers when the call may potentially involve and individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The Behavioral Health Co-Responder will also complete follow-up outreaches to individuals who have come in contact with law enforcement to ensure they are linked wo the appropriate supports and services in the community.

• This is a full-time, grant based position
• Pay and bonuses are subject to grant approval and renewals
• Evening hours are required

RESPONSIBILITIES

Screens and completes diagnostic assessments independently or under supervision in accordance with licensure requirements. Make recommendations about patient's treatment needs based on screening and diagnostic assessment. Employs a variety of treatment modalities including individual, group, and family therapy for adult, children, and adolescent populations. Ensures psychotherapeutic techniques and modalities are appropriately matched for clinical needs. Develops the treatment plan with clients by assessing their strengths and weaknesses, defining their mental health and substance abuse problems, and setting specific goals and objectives to be accomplished in the course of treatment. Meets with their supervisor and with the treatment team to discuss a client's treatment process. May provide crisis work with individuals, groups and families under supervision. Continuously and accurately assesses each client's potential for harming self or another to take appropriate action to prevent serious incidents from occurring. Works with client families and social networks to accomplish the goals of treatment. Consults with other community caregivers to strengthen and coordinate social intervention programming. Charts the client's progress in the clinical record and completes all paperwork necessary by MHS policy for professional, administrative, financial, and evaluative purposes of monitoring clinical care and of assuring efficient and effective agency operations Participates in quality improvement activities by reviewing the clinical charts, reviewing the criteria for admission/continued stay/discharge, performing patient care audits, and investigating adverse occurrences in treatment. Screens for pain and encourage clients to follow up with a health care provider. Reads relevant professional literature, attends conferences, seminars, workshops, and in-service training as required to remain current on best treatment protocols and techniques. Is responsible for delivery of number of units of service budgeted in order to assure the fiscal viability of MHS. Follows all universal precautions for safety, infection control and follows all state, federal and joint commission health and safety standards. Treats clients and family with dignity and respect at all times and holds all patient information in the strictest confidence. Adhere to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and Joint Commission standards, including National Patient Safety Goals. Presents a positive image of MHSCC to other community agencies, caregivers and citizens. Completes all MHS required education and training, including initial agency orientation, mandatory trainings and education, and upkeep of all required certifications and licensure as required by state, federal and regulatory requirements. Performs other job-related tasks as assigned. Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, or related field (Required) Master's Degree social work, counseling, or related field or Ph.D./Psy.

D (preferred) Experience with mental/behavioral health and /or SUD/dual diagnosis (preferred) Licensure/Certification s Valid Ohio licensure (LSW/LISW/LPC/LPCC/MFT/IMFT)

NVCI CPR

(BLS)/First Aid MHS provides CPR (BLS)/First Aid and NVCI (CPI Blue Card) for all new staff, along with on-going education and on-the-job training opportunities . All MHS candidates are required to have an Ohio BCI check (FBI check required if you have lived in Ohio for less than 5 years, or for working with children), 5-panel drug screen and Residential candidates must have a 2-step TB (or proof of prior TB) upon conditional offer of employment.