Mental Health Professional
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The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth 1100 Adams Ave Audubon PA 19403
JOB DESCRIPTION: MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Title: Mental Health Professional
FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: Chief Clinical Officer
Organization Summary:
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1983
TLC is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communitiesone
moment one choice one connection at a time. Headquartered in Pennsylvania TLC operates across
multiple states providing K-12 alternative education comprehensive mental and behavioral health
services coaching counseling and trauma-informed training. Additionally TLC collaborates with
school districts universities hospitals police departments and nonprofit organizations
offering consultation services to secure federal and state grant funding.
Position Summary: The Mental Health Professional will work in partnership with New Castle County
Public Safety (NCCPS) to triage emergency mental-health related calls in the 911 operations call
center.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assess the health and safety needs of those involved in each call
Determine what resource is best suited and whether it should be led by law enforcement
emergency medical services or a mental health professional
Divert those in need of mental health support from encountering the criminal justice system
whenever possible
Track the number of calls received calls diverted to 911 calls returned to 911 referrals
made follow-ups and the number of Behavioral Health Unit referrals
Attend mandatory trainings and regularly scheduled meetings to help develop and manage the
program
Collect data and develop reports as required
Submit monthly timesheet/invoice for hours completed
Education & Experience:
Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Psychology or related field
At least five (5) years mental health professional experience
Flexibility to work a rotating shift in the 911 call center
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Hospital/crisis background preferred
Experience with law enforcement preferred
Other Duties: This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities
and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment: 911 Call Center
Work Hours: This is full-time 40 hours per week
EEO Statement: TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not
discriminate on any legally recognized basis including but not limited to race age color
religion sex marital status national origin citizenship ancestry physical or mental
disability veteran status or any other basis recognized by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Unclear
