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Project Support You (PSY) Co-Responder

Project Support You (PSY) Co-Responder

Spurwink ServicesLewiston, ME, USA
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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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