Mental Health Specialist

1 day ago

Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States Jefferson Center for Mental Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Jefferson Center for Mental Health. As a Police-Based Co-Responder, you will work closely with law enforcement to provide early intervention assessment, referrals, and clinical case management services to individuals in the community who may be experiencing mental health issues.

Key Responsibilities
  • Accompany law enforcement officers on mental health-related calls to provide crisis intervention, assessment, and linkage to services.
  • Assess referrals to determine appropriateness for services at Jefferson Center and provide case management services, including linking to services, monitoring, follow-up, and crisis management.
  • Provide services to meet the needs of consumers, including office-based, community-based, or in-home services.
  • Make referrals to and act as a liaison with community agencies, service providers, and natural support systems.
  • Collaborate with consumers, family members, and significant others to identify strengths and needs and develop treatment plans.
  • Work with consumers and family/support systems to ensure appropriate service delivery and provide assistance in developing community-based resources for social, vocational, and leisure skills.
  • Maintain communication and links with other Jefferson Center programs, including Access, Inpatient, Outpatient, Navigation, and Wellness programs.
  • Coordinate emergency services when clinically indicated and conduct risk/lethality assessments, including inpatient admissions.
  • Acquire resources and assist with applications for benefits and entitlements in collaboration with the Benefits/Navigation Team.
  • Assist consumers with basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing, medical and dental care, legal, vocational, and psychiatric services.
  • Provide ongoing training and educational opportunities for officers to increase awareness of de-escalation, mental health, and intervention techniques.
  • Provide family members with necessary information and education to further assist clients and themselves.
  • Participate in team meetings, clinical staffings, and clinical consultation as scheduled.
  • Utilize clinical practice guidelines and Jefferson Center and State Division of Mental Health standards for appropriate service delivery.
  • Screen and assess referrals for admission into the CJMH program or other Jefferson Center networks, document, process, and organize referrals in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate consumer needs and foster relationships while working with criminal justice representatives (jail, courts, etc.).
  • Provide any requested training and/or onboarding to new hires as requested by the supervisor.
  • Manage and maintain accurate and timely data collection and documentation databases.
  • Work with the management team on reports, presentations, and other assigned tasks.
  • Submit 90% of all Progress-to-Date forms within 3 working days and complete 95% of all paperwork by the due date.
  • Satisfactorily complete 90% of peer review charts needing corrections within 14 calendar days and complete 95% of case closing within 90 days after last contact.
Requirements
  • Master's Degree in a related field from an accredited university/college.
  • One to two years of related experience and/or training.
  • Clinical licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) preferred but not required.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report required.
Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $57,000 - $64,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Jefferson Center for Mental Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

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