Co-Response Outreach Specialist
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Position must be able to quickly and accurately assess and interpret data about the Consumers status to identify each Consumers needs and direct the Consumer/family to the appropriate agerelated level of care and services. Responsibilities will include:
- During shift hours is primarily responsible for responding to crisis in the community from designated police departments based on program schedule (either via ridealong or meeting police on scene) to complete a level of care assessment as part of the ARRIVE initiative.
- When not responding to active crisis calls staff will work with police to complete follow ups from calls that police have responded to outside of shift hours for those with mental health concerns.
- Daily tasks include: Assessment referral linkage hotline coverage crisis stabilization development of alternative treatment plans consultation providing technical assistance to other clinical staff consultation with psychiatrist supervision and monitoring of patients screening of patients as per the NJ State Screening Law.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining positive professional relationships with police.
- Must be a selfstarter and consistently maintain a high level of initiative and productivity to meet the departments goals and objectives.
- Must possess excellent time management and organization skills.
- Decision skills must be precise with the ability to problem solve negotiate multitask and connect Consumers safely to the most appropriate least restrictive treatment environment per the screening evaluation.
- Must be able to interpret and exercise the New Jersey Screening Law.
- Required to report to work in inclement weather.
- May also be asked by the Director to participate in special projects as needed.
Legacy operates the Statedesignated Screening and Crisis Intervention Program for Burlington County providing evaluations 24 hours a day 365 days a year to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis or posing a danger to self others or property.
We make it our priority to screen and triage individuals in crisis within community settings as opposed to a hospital setting. Our certified screeners and mental health professionals work together to stabilize the crisis and determine the most appropriate least restrictive treatment option.
Hours:
This is a Full Time Benefited position with the following benefits:
- 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year
- Medical insurance vision dental and life insurance benefits
- 9 Agencypaid holidays
- Training opportunities provided throughout the year
- Retention bonus offered biannually $1.3k for full time staff
Education/Experience:
Must possess at least a Bachelors Degree in mental health related field plus two years fulltime equivalent experience post bachelors degree. Required to attend NJ Screening School when eligible. Screener eligibility preferred. Expected to attend Screening School when applicable.
Your drivers license must be in good standing with no recent suspensions or violations of careless/reckless driving or excessive speeding of more than 10 MPH and no more than 2 moving violations within the last 3 years.
Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
