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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAt Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages.The Police Based Co-Responder will provide early intervention assessment, referrals and clinical case management services to persons in the community that are identified by the contracted police department as possibly having mental health issues. To provide information, education, liaison, and transition services to various networks within Jefferson Center for Mental Health (Jefferson Center) and with federal, state, and community-based agencies and resources. To provide training and on-going education for officers to increase awareness of crisis de-escalation, mental health issues and intervention. To provide family members with necessary information and education to further assist persons with mental illness and for themselves.Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:Master's Degree, plus one to two years related experience and/or training. Licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) preferred but not required. License eligible required. Active Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report required.Essential Duties:Accompany officers on mental health related calls in the community. Triage, provide crisis intervention, assess needs and provide resources, link with treatment.Assessment of all referrals to determine appropriateness for services at Jefferson CenterProvide case management services including linking to services, monitoring, follow-up, and crisis management for consumersProvide services to meet need: office based, community based, or in the consumer's homeMake appropriate referrals to and act as liaison with community agencies, service providers, and natural support systemsProvide in-reach and out-reach at designated facilities as assigned/appropriateCollaboration with consumers, family members, and significant others in identifying strengths and needs in identifying treatment needsWork with consumer and family/support system for appropriate service deliveryProvide assistance in developing community-based resources for social, vocational, and leisure skillsMaintain communication and links with other Jefferson Center programs e.g. Access, Inpatient, Outpatient, Navigation and Wellness programsCoordination for emergency services when clinically indicated/medically necessary; risk/lethality assessment (including inpatient admission)Resource acquisition and assistance with application for benefits and entitlements in collaboration with Benefits/Navigation TeamAssist consumers with basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, medical and dental care, legal, vocational, and psychiatric servicesProvide on-going training and educational opportunities for officers to increase awareness of de-escalation, mental health and interventionProvide family members with necessary information and education to further assist clients and themselvesParticipate in team meetings, clinical staffings, and clinical consultation as scheduledUtilize clinical practice guidelines, Jefferson Center and State Division of Mental Health standards for appropriate service deliveryProvide any requested training and/or onboarding to new hires as requested by supervisor.Manage and maintain accurate and timely data collection and documentation databaseWork with management team on reports, presentations as assignedSubmit 90% of all Progress-to-Date forms within 3 working days (team specific)Complete 95% of all paperwork by the due dateSatisfactorily complete 90% of peer review charts needing corrections within 14 calendar days (only areas for which staff is responsible)Complete 95% of case closing within 90 days after last contactOther Duties (