Crisis Intervention Specialist - Law Enforcement Co-Responder

Mental Health Resource Center, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403b

PTO

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Clinical supervision hours support

Job summary

Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Professional to serve as a Co-Responder with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The role focuses on crisis de-escalation, assessment, and connecting individuals to appropriate community-based services to minimize hospitalizations. The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field and at least two years of crisis response experience, with potential internship supervision hours supported for Masters level interns in full-time

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Services, Social Work, or related field from an accredited university/college; 30 hours studying human behavior and development.
• Two years of crisis response experience required.
• Florida Registered Intern (IMH/ISW/IMT) preferred; Florida License (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in MHRC EHR within three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist law enforcement when they encounter a person with mental illness or substance use disorder.
• Provide short-term interventions to reduce symptoms and stabilize the situation.
• Assess risk for danger to self or others and respond accordingly.
• Develop a safety plan in the least restrictive setting.
• Collaborate with law enforcement to problem-solve and plan interventions.
• Coordinate linkage to mental health, substance abuse, and medical providers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Crisis intervention experience

Collaboration with law enforcement

Proficiency with MHRC EHR

Education

Master's degree in Human Services/Social Work or related field

Tools

MHRC EHR

Patient Information System

Job description

Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Professional to serve as a Co-Responder with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The role focuses on crisis de-escalation, assessment, and connecting individuals to appropriate community-based services to minimize hospitalizations. The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field and at least two years of crisis response experience, with potential internship supervision hours supported for Masters level interns in full-time