Co-Responding Crisis Counselor

Tlcacademies; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth seeks a Co-Responding Counselor to join its police-partnered crisis response team in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on compassionate, proactive support for individuals in mental health crises, domestic violence, substance abuse, or other crises.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, field assessments, linking clients to resources, and case management, all while collaborating with law enforcement and community partners to promote stability and reduce

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or social work preferred.
• Crisis intervention experience recommended.
• CJIS clearance required or obtainable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with police and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention alongside law enforcement during mental health and other crises.
• Conduct on-site assessments to determine needs and appropriate referrals.
• Facilitate connections to community resources and social services.
• Provide case management and follow-up to ensure engagement with referred services.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and community partners to address complex crises.
• Document and evaluate interventions to support continuity of care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Resource navigation

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or social work

Tools

CJIS clearance

Job description

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth seeks a Co-Responding Counselor to join its police-partnered crisis response team in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on compassionate, proactive support for individuals in mental health crises, domestic violence, substance abuse, or other crises.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, field assessments, linking clients to resources, and case management, all while collaborating with law enforcement and community partners to promote stability and reduce