• Project Support You (PSY) Co-Responder

    Spurwink Services (Lewiston, ME)


    Lewiston, ME, USA | Direct Care | Full Time

     

    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.

    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.

    Competitive Benefits Package:

    + Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance

    + Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability

    + Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)

    + Scholarships to ME Community Colleges

    + Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,000 Annually)

    + 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program

    + Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

    + Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities

    + Career Advancement Opportunities

    + Flexibility of Schedules

    + Generous Paid Time Off

    + Opportunity for Same Day Pay

    + Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

     

    Spurwink Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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