Job description
Hegira Health's Police Co-Response programs provide services to individuals in the community experiencing mental health crises. The Police Co-Response Therapist position was developed to serve as a single entry point into a continuum of organized crisis and community based outreach and coordination of care services across Wayne County. These positions are specifically focused on providing immediate Mobile Crisis Co-Response and follow-up with the local police departments in Western Wayne County . The program is focused on preventing future crises and jail diversion for individuals in need and strengthening the law-enforcement/mental health partnership through innovative best-practice models of care.
These positions are embedded in the respective police departments Applicant must be willing to provide services in the community, at public places or people’s homes. Applicant must comply with the Police Department’s background check process in addition to that required by Hegira Health.
TWO OPENINGS: 1) Westland and 2) Livonia
Hours are Monday through Friday with some flexibility for 4 10 hour days or 5 8 hour days.
POLICE CO-RESPONSE CLINICIAN REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university, specializing in psychology, social work, or guidance and counseling.
- Current Michigan license i.e., LLMSW, LMSW, LLP, LLPC, or LPC.
- Experience providing direct treatment services to adults and/or adolescents in a behavioral health inpatient or outpatient setting for not less than 18 months.
Position Prerequisites:
- Demonstrate critical knowledge of diagnostics, psychopharmacology, and supportive treatment approaches as applied to adults and adolescents with mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the identification and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of community resources.
- Possess a valid driver’s license, proof of current automobile insurance and meet the Employer's minimum driving competency standards.
Job Types: Full-time
clinician therapist social worker counselor embedded police
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We are following CDC guidelines. PPE is provided. Face shields, masks and gloves provided. Intensive screening of on-site staff and clients. Additional cleaning and sanitation of site and vehicles.
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LLMSW, LMSW; LLPC; LPC; TLLP; LLP (Required)
Work Location: In person
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