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+ Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services

+ Salary Range: $26.34-$39.52/hr*

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

+ Department: Crisis Services

+ Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:40pm

+ Job ID: 169098

Overview

Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:40 PM

Cedar County

The Co-Responder works directly with first responders and law enforcement officials to assist citizens experiencing a mental health crisis and improve collaboration between law enforcement and mental health care professionals. The goal of a co-responder is to decrease unnecessary trips to the emergency room, avoid preventable arrests, and reduce repeat mental health calls for first responders and law enforcement by connecting individuals to the appropriate resources.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

+ Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

+ Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

+ Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

+ Responds in person to 911 behavioral health calls alongside law enforcement to conduct an assessment to recommend appropriate level of care and determine the need for resource referrals.

+ Complete and provide resources on behalf of individuals experiencing a crisis.

+ Completes in person or phone outreach to support individual's post-crisis by connecting them to needed services; this could also be after other 911 calls, like domestic violence, fatalities, or traumatic experiences.

+ Assist in program related activities to include data collection, reports, meetings, and relevant training.

+ Collaborates with care coordinators and other community agencies to advocate and partner for individual needs.

+ Provides community policing by locating transient clients, connecting with community stakeholders and members, and providing resources to community members.

Qualifications

Education:

+ Requires a BA, BS, BSW, or Masters degree in a behavioral healthcare services related field.

License(s)/Certification(s):

+ Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors , such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. T he salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.

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