Crisis-Responder Clinician with Police Partnership

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-On Bonus

PTO

Health plans

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

403(b) match

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

EAP

Wellness incentives

Team events

Cell phone discounts

Travel reimbursement

Pet insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Co-Responder Clinician to partner with the Gainesville Police Department, delivering behavioral health support and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.

The role blends clinical expertise with community outreach to divert from incarceration and connect clients with treatment, recovery resources, and appropriate levels of care, while collaborating with law enforcement and community providers.

Formación

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related behavioral health field.
• Experience with crisis, serious mental illness, or co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Strong assessment, de-escalation, crisis intervention, and relationship-building skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct assessments and interventions for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises.
• Provide crisis stabilization, outreach, engagement, and referral services.
• Work alongside law enforcement to identify appropriate behavioral health interventions and community-based solutions.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and recovery-oriented practices to engage individuals in treatment.
• Coordinate transitions to appropriate levels of care and community resources.
• Support individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
• Provide intensive case management, advocacy, and service coordination.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data collection in compliance with standards.
• Assist in reducing recidivism and improving access to behavioral healthcare services.

Conocimientos

Crisis Intervention

Assessment

De-escalation

LE Collaboration

Recovery-oriented

Educación

Master's degree in psychology/counseling/social work

Descripción del empleo

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Co-Responder Clinician to partner with the Gainesville Police Department, delivering behavioral health support and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.

The role blends clinical expertise with community outreach to divert from incarceration and connect clients with treatment, recovery resources, and appropriate levels of care, while collaborating with law enforcement and community providers.