Behavioral Health Specialist with Buffalo Police Department

5 days ago

Buffalo, New York, United States Endeavor Health Services Full time
Job Title: Behavioral Health Team Clinician

Endeavor Health Services is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Behavioral Health Team Clinician to join our team. As a key member of our Behavioral Health Team, you will work closely with local police departments to provide community-based interventions, assessments, and linkage to services and crisis outreach.

Responsibilities:
  • Initiate and maintain contact with therapists, case managers, and other treatment providers to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Timely and accurate recordkeeping to track progress and outcomes.
  • Facilitate safe and effective transportation of individuals to appropriate diversion sites.
  • Assist police response at calls involving mental health crises and/or substance abuse.
  • Assist in developing and participating in police department trainings to enhance collaboration and service delivery.
  • Review calls for service and arrests to identify candidates for additional follow-up.
  • Advocate for a treatment-focused approach within the local Justice Court system.
  • Assist with the Overdose Prevention Through Follow-Up collaboration with the Erie County DOH.
  • Consult with concerned family members and provide education on mental health and substance abuse concerns.
  • Develop crisis response plans to assist officers with residents who frequently utilize emergency services.
  • Will be cross-trained in other BHT areas.
Qualifications:
  • LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, MHC-P, LMHC, and one year of experience working in crisis intervention.
  • Valid NYS Driver's license.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience working with a law enforcement organization preferred.
  • NYS Dept. of Criminal Justice Police Mental Health Instructor Certification preferred.

We offer competitive salaries and an array of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and AD&D, company-paid long-term disability, supplemental life and AD&D, supplemental short-term disability, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution, 10 paid holidays, generous paid vacation, paid sick time, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Salary: $50,000-$55,000/year depending on education, credential, and experience.

Endeavor Health Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds for all positions who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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