Crisis Intervention Co-Responder

City of Cape Girardeau; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

13 paid holidays per year

96 hours vacation per year

96 hours sick leave per year

2 days personal leave per year

Health insurance (employee only)

Dental insurance (employee only)

Life insurance (employee only)

Retirement (LAGERS)

Job summary

City of Cape Girardeau seeks a Co-Responder (Mental Health Professional) to work with the Cape Girardeau Police Department, providing modified case-management and crisis intervention without traditional therapy. Role focuses on connecting individuals to services and ensuring documentation and follow-up.

The position involves working in crisis settings, adhering to safety protocols, and engaging with community groups; a degree in a human services field and relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Missouri driver’s license.
• No convictions for felonies or crimes involving domestic violence.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
• Minimum of two consecutive years of employment with the severely mentally ill.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first responder with Cape Girardeau Police Department.
• Intervene in crisis situations, assess mental status, risk and needs, and connect individuals to services.
• Evaluate clinical need for hospitalization or involuntary treatment and advise law enforcement.
• Facilitate continuity of care between service providers, corrections, judiciary, shelters, and EDs.
• Follow up with individuals, families, or loved ones within 48 hours when appropriate.
• Connect community members to services and answer service questions.
• Document and track interactions timely to aid in identifying community needs.
• Provide training on mental health topics to officers, the public, and groups.
• Attend community coordination meetings and participate in related duties.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Mental health knowledge

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field

Missouri Driver's License

Job description

City of Cape Girardeau seeks a Co-Responder (Mental Health Professional) to work with the Cape Girardeau Police Department, providing modified case-management and crisis intervention without traditional therapy. Role focuses on connecting individuals to services and ensuring documentation and follow-up.

The position involves working in crisis settings, adhering to safety protocols, and engaging with community groups; a degree in a human services field and relevant experience preferred.