Outreach Behavioral Health Co-Responder

2 weeks ago

Coupeville, United States Island County, WA Full time
Salary: See Position Description

Location : Coupeville Campus, WA

Job Type: Full Time Regular

Job Number: 2024-040

Department: Human Services

Opening Date: 04/29/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Summary

The Outreach Behavioral Health Co-Responder will respond to behavioral health emergencies or referrals with the Island County Sheriff's Office. This position will be responding to community needs through working with high utilizer/high risk individuals, including those exiting Western State, other hospitalizations, or incarceration.

The Co-Responder will collaborate with existing services available through Island County and all other service providers in the county including mental health and medical needs, housing assistance, referrals to advocacy groups, schools, community liaisons and other needs as identified through assessments.

This position will serve those who have extensive history of psychiatric hospitalizations, are unhoused, have co-occurring disorders, medical problems, and/or are involved in the criminal justice system. Services might include helping individuals with housing, parenting, benefits, symptom management, medical care, mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, and employment.

May be hired at pay grade 13 or 14 dependent upon qualifications.
Pay Grade 13: $32.28/hour
Pay Grade 14: $34.77/hour

A resume and cover letter are required. Position is open until filled.

Job Duties

  • Follows policies, procedures, and protocols for this program as a member of the Outreach Behavioral Health Team.
  • Provides immediate intervention during mental health/substance use disorder crises to individuals and/or families who are encountered by law enforcement.
  • Works closely with VOA Care Crisis organization, law enforcement, hospitals, Designated Crisis Responders, Mobile Crisis Outreach Team members and other community partners coordinating referrals.
  • Completes situational assessment and provides immediate mental health/substance use disorder support to all clients entering caseload.
  • Develops recovery oriented stabilization plan with clients and/or their families as the means for implementing appropriate services. Responsible for coordinating services being provided; arranging resources, advocating for needed services, intervening in crises, and making appropriate referrals.
  • Documents all contacts in a timely basis including face-to-face interviews, collateral and networking contacts, counseling appointments, and correspondence. Maintains case records in accordance with standards and requirements. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing treatment and results data.
  • Prepares case closure in a timely manner by reviewing and communicating care plans, orienting family members and other collateral contacts and providing resources.
  • Provides follow up services when appropriate and necessary.
  • Communicates clients' progress by attending weekly interdisciplinary meetings and supervision and in compliance with agency policies and procedures. Collaborates and works with other community agencies and law enforcement. Attends coordination meetings with law enforcement.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.
  • Being available to work flexible hours including evening and weekend hours.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability and willingness to work independently under general supervision in a self-directed manner and as part of a team.
  • Ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events, remain calm in stressful situations, relate to various personality styles in a calm, professional manner.
  • Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with others for purposes of gathering and relating information.
  • Understands the need for maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Independent and self-motivated to complete required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks.
  • Familiarity with client record documentation requirements and of client services plan development and implementation.
  • Maintains a high standard for accuracy, completeness and efficiency in the preparation of reports.
  • Proven working experience in case management.
  • Time management and organizational skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Good computer and data entry skills.
Education, Experience & Certifications
  • Master's degree in social work, counseling psychology, or related field required.
  • LMHC, LMHC-A, LICSW, LSWAIC, LASW, and LSWA-A required (or eligible)
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • 2+ years' experience in providing crisis mental health and/or counseling services preferred.
  • Prior relevant experience and training may be substituted for years of experience.
  • Willingness to take part in familiarization with law enforcement policies and procedures.

Island County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Island County offers a wide range of employee benefits designed to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Medical: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and dependents. In addition, the County provides an annual Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (determined by Medical plan selected).
Dental: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members for basic dental coverage (buy-up options are available).
Vision: Vision coverage is included in one Medical plan and another option is available at employee expense.
Life and Disability Insurance: Employees are provided basic coverage of $24,000 and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents.
Retirement: Island County employees participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (additional 457(b) deferred-compensation plans are also available).
Life Flight: Island County pays 100% of the premium for emergency air transport coverage.
11 paid holidays each year
Generous paid time off and Washington-required sick leave
Flexible Spending Account (optional)
Wellness programs
Employee assistance program
Pet Insurance (optional - employee paid)

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Island County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for full time employees. See for more details.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible Island County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

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