Co-Responder Crisis Interventionist Licensed in Arizona

1 month ago


Tempe, United States CRISIS PREPARATION AND RECOVERY INC Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Co-Responder unit is a collaboration of Police detectives with the Crisis Response Team (CRT), or also known as Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and a licensed mental health professional (MHP). This position will function as a co-responder embedded in a greater Phoenix AZ East Valley Police Department OR a greater Phoenix AZ West Valley Police Department (Maricopa County). The schedule is four 10-hour shifts per week.

The goal of the CRT/CIT/MHP Co-Responder Unit is to improve service to the community in regard to how the Police Department responds to incidents involving people with mental illness (MI), and co-occurring mental illness substance use disorders (CMISA). In this model, law enforcement and mental health professionals collaborate to promote effective strategies by law enforcement to identify and reduce the risk or harm to individuals with MI or CMISA and public safety personnel.

The CRTCIT//MHP Co-Responder Unit will focus on providing support for individuals tailored to their behavioral health and criminogenic needs. The unit will encourage positive relationships with support systems such as family, positive peers groups, and/or faith based communities. If the individual is assigned to a behavioral health provider /clinic then the CRT/CIT/MHP Co-Responder Unit will work collaboratively with said provider to ensure they have appropriate and needed services in place. If the individual is not connected to care, then the Co-Responder Unit can also screen individuals to determine if they are eligible for services and help to connect them to programs/services in the community in a timely manner.

CPR is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging integral to our daily operations. We employ talented, diverse, and creative individuals and are dedicated to ensuring equitable treatment by promoting fairness and respect across all levels of our organization.


Knowledge and Skills:

  • Ability to assess and provide immediate crisis intervention services

  • Determine client’s appropriate level of care

  • Ability to successfully connect individuals to the appropriate services in the community

  • Correctly assess client’s with mental health disorders, substance abuse, and/or suicidal/homicidal behavior

  • Ability to work with all populations including children, developmentally disabled and those with serious mental illness

Duties:

  • Complete a clinically comprehensive assessment/intervention, providing definitive care to clients who are in a crisis situation for which the 911 system has been activated.

  • Document in appropriate electronic medical records

  • Coordinate and/or facilitate placement services with the CPR Care Team

  • May be required to transport the patient to a behavioral health facility

  • Provide excellent customer service follow up care to clients and providers

  • Counselors must have the ability to travel to the location where the client is experiencing the crisis situation

  • A timely on-site response is required with an average response time within the acceptable limits of the company-wide average response time range

  • Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings

  • Conduct follow up and outreach calls/visits as deemed appropriate

  • Record statistics for the purpose of tracking/reporting data

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • Current, unrestricted license issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Worker), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LAC (Licensed Associate Counselor), Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy), Psy.D (Doctor of Psychology)

Other Items:

  • Must comply with training and supervision requirements, as outlined by both CPR as well as by the municipality that this employee is working in, during first 90 days of employment, and throughout employment

  • All licensed, certified or registered staff will be monitored regarding restrictions, Medicare/Medicaid sanctions, criminal violations, subsequent malpractice actions and any settlement made on behalf of practitioner

  • Provide evidence of professional liability insurance coverage in the amount acceptable, minimum $1/$3 million

  • A valid driver’s license and comprehensive auto insurance must be maintained at all times

  • All CPR clinical staff are required to apply for, and/or present and maintain, within 7 days of hire, a Class One Fingerprint Clearance card. If application is necessary, a copy must be submitted to include in the personnel file until card is received. Also to provide a copy of the card upon any renewal. This includes any volunteers, interns and administrative staff positions as needed

  • Valid driver’s license and auto insurance must be maintained at all times. Must maintain current CPR/First Aid card and bi-annual TB test

  • All expirables to be renewed and submitted 30 days prior to expiration date. It is the duty of the licensee to keep all expirables active and current and report any mandated change to the Board immediately


Employee Benefits & Wellness:

  • Multiple medical plans with FSA and HSA options available
  • Two dental plans
  • Vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Stock Options
  • Wellness program
  • EAP
  • Group life and disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
  • Professional growth & development - including clinical supervision, CEUs, and more
  • Employee perks and discounts
  • Flexible schedules
  • Paid holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off for personal use including: CEUs, employee birthday, and volunteering
  • Reimbursement for professional liability insurance
  • Company provided laptop and equipment for remote and office work
  • CPR Core Value of Work-Life Balance #IND



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