Project Support You (PSY) Co-Responder (Second Shift)

The Project Support You (PSY) Co-Responder assists with responding to behavioral health/substance use disorder (SUD) related emergency calls, crisis de-escalation, assessment, screenings, overdose follow up and assessment, referrals to community treatment services and resources, short-term behavioral health/SUD interventions, system navigation, and aid in completion of the State's Medicaid program application for the uninsured population, in collaboration with the local police department. This is a second shift position. Robust Benefits Package: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service) Identity Theft Insurance Pet Insurance BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE: Flexibility of Schedules Career Advancement Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Assistance (up to $2000 annually) Generous Paid Time Off Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts Opportunity for Same Day Pay DUTIES: Responds to Behavioral Health/SUD related emergency calls, alongside the Police Department, including calls involving individuals experiencing homelessness. Assists with referrals to appropriate community-based treatment and recovery services. Assists with referrals to appropriate community-based housing navigation services. Assists with behavioral health crisis de-escalation, assessments, screenings, and referrals. Assesses and collaborates with law enforcement to determine if an individual is a Person in Crisis and coordinates a response with Crisis Intervention Workers. Assists with linkage to further long-term Peer and/or Recovery Coach services for individuals that are assessed as having behavioral health/SUD related concerns. Completes CradleME referrals for any pre-natal or post-partum women that present as an individual in need. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Knowledge of Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring treatment services equivalent to completion of a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. MHRT/C preferred.   State of Maine CADC/LADC preferred; minimum CADC required within 9 months of employment.   Must possess a valid State of Maine driver's license. Spurwink Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.