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Job Title: Behavioral Health Clinician – Law Enforcement / Co-Responder Program-IOS
Program: Intensive Outpatient Service (IOS)
Agency Description:
Our Agency – View Point Health
Do you want to make a difference? If you want a rewarding career, View Point Health is the place for you! We make a difference in the lives of the individuals that we serve. We are one of 23 agencies created by the state of Georgia to provide a safety net of care for behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).
View Point Health is a community behavioral health center utilizing a team of psychiatrists, nurses, licensed counselors and social workers, as well as other professionals to provide services to individuals who need treatment and support to cope with mental illness, substance abuse, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. View Point Health serves uninsured, underinsured, low-income Medicaid, Medicare, war veterans and some private insurance across multiple locations with a full continuum of behavioral health services and supports. The services provided by View Point Health contribute to the reduction in homelessness, reduction in crime and subsequent incarcerations, higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, decreased ER visits and decreased inpatient admissions.
Services are client-centered, trauma informed and recovery-focused including behavioral health assessment, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, group and individual therapy, family therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, assertive community treatment, community based case management, high fidelity wrap around, housing, supported employment, court services, crisis intervention, on-site pharmacy services, rehabilitation services, brief residential crisis stabilization services, short-term substance abuse residential treatment as well as developmental disability day services and group homes.
We are looking for passionate, skilled, and dedicated staff to become part of our diverse team and provide day-to-day opportunities which support and guide individuals in achieving personal goals for maximum living.
Job Title: Behavioral Health Clinician – Law Enforcement / Co-Responder Program-IOS
Pay Grade / info:
Salary Range:
Shift: First – Full-Time
Job Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM – Monday through Friday – Flexible hours. May require on-call
Job Location: (Gwinnett, Rockdale and Newton County)
The base location for this position is:
The Law Enforcement/Co-Responder Program is a partnership with Gwinnett, Rockdale, and Newton County law enforcement agencies and View Point Health aimed at reducing the incarceration of mentally ill individuals and linking them with treatment. The programs pairs behavioral health clinicians with officers and deputies to respond together in situation of mental health crisis. The clinician performs brief assessments consulting with the officers to determine appropriate dispositions for services, arrests, diversion from arrests, diversion from unnecessary emergency department visits, or some combination of criminal justice/behavioral health treatment involvement. The clinician also facilitates training for police officers to increase competencies in intervening with a behavioral health crisis. The clinician will work in conjunction with and collaboratively as part of the Emergency Service Provider.
:
- Provide rapid crisis intervention and assessment to individuals who have come to the attention the of police, on an as-needed basis
- Provide face to face or telephonic follow-up with persons served when clinically indicated
- Accompany police officers on patrol as allowed by officer in charge
- Work in collaboration with police to ensure that persons with behavioral health needs are appropriately diverted from the criminal justice system and referred for appropriate behavioral health services
- Work in collaboration with VPH outpatient clinics and other programs to ensure the individuals are linked to services
- Provide and/or coordinate, as needed training to police personnel regarding behavioral health, substance use, trauma spectrum disorders, and other behavioral health topics as identified
- Compile and submit monthly statistics
- Act as primary liaison mental health community providers and Law Enforcement
- Establish and maintain regularly scheduled, and as needed, contact with the Court Clinicians to optimize appropriate dispositions and outcomes
- Establish and maintain regularly scheduled Community Police Collaborative meetings of all Stakeholders and community providers
- Perform needed case management duties aimed are reducing future encounters with law enforcement
Work Hours
- Fulltime 40 hours
- Days and shift are dependent on Law Enforcement agency needs
- Participation in an on-call/afterhours rotation w/ addition financial compensation
Requirements/Competencies:
- Master’s degree in a mental health, social work, or a closely related field AND a minimum of an associate licensure in the State of Georgia as professional counselor or a clinical social worker (LAPC or LMSW)
- Experience working in jail settings and with individual in the criminal justice system
- Experience and Knowledge of the involuntary hospitalization process
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds
- Requires long periods of sitting/standing
- Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy
- Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting)
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens
- Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: Some positions may require a valid driver’s license
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a mental health, social work, or a closely related field AND a minimum of an associate licensure in the State of Georgia as professional counselor or a clinical social worker (LAPC or LMSW)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with the Severe and Persistently Mentally Ill population, ACT teams, or individual identified as being frequent users of ERs, Psychiatric Hospitals, Crisis Stabilization Units, and the criminal justice system
- Fully licensed as a mental health professional (LPC, LCSW, etc)
- Case management experience
- Experience working in a high stress, fast pace environment with a very emotionally and physically changing population
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to Multi-task and manage time
- Experience in law enforcement or a forensic setting
NOTE:
Applicants must provide official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate degrees, copy of diploma for High School/GED, and official copy of professional license (if applicable) to be considered for an interview.
Benefits (for qualified employees):
- State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
- Paid New Hire Training
- Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
- No employee deduction for Social Security
- Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
- Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available
View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum and any Preferred Qualifications. This position is unclassified, and employment is at-will.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Thank you for your interest in our opportunity.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a mental health, social work, or a closely related field AND a minimum of an associate licensure in the State of Georgia as professional counselor or a clinical social worker (LAPC or LMSW)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with the Severe and Persistently Mentally Ill population, ACT teams, or individual identified as being frequent users of ERs, Psychiatric Hospitals, Crisis Stabilization Units, and the criminal justice system
- Fully licensed as a mental health professional (LPC, LCSW, etc)
- Case management experience
- Experience working in a high stress, fast pace environment with a very emotionally and physically changing population
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to Multi-task and manage time
- Experience in law enforcement or a forensic setting
NOTE:
Applicants must provide official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate degrees, copy of diploma for High School/GED, and official copy of professional license (if applicable) to be considered for an interview.
Benefits (for qualified employees):
- State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
- Paid New Hire Training
- Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
- No employee deduction for Social Security
- Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology and travel
- Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available
View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum and any Preferred Qualifications. This position is unclassified, and employment is at-will.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Thank you for your interest in our opportunity.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
