Law Enforcement Crisis Counselor — Co-Responder (QP/LPC)

RHA Health Services, LLC; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay Activ

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing Programs

Chronic Disease management programs

Training: CPR, first aid

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC in Burlington, NC seeks a Law Enforcement Crisis Counselor (QP or LPC) to co-respond with law enforcement on behavioral health calls. You will provide crisis response, de-escalation, and linkage to resources in community settings.

The role requires meeting NC professional standards, with 1+ year crisis experience and a relevant degree. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, on-site in Alamance County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field with 2+ years full-time experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in another field with 4+ years full-time experience with population served.
• Master’s degree or higher with 1+ years full-time experience with population served.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues in home, school, workplace and community settings.
• Focus is on assisting individuals with living independently with strength-based recovery approaches, symptom reduction, and enhanced coping skills.
• Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between individuals served, the company, family, guardians, local agencies and the community.
• Minimizing the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence on daily living and personal development.
• Providing supportive counseling and helping with development of daily living and social skills.
• Performing case management functions and arranging services and referrals.
• Collaborating with clinical staff to maintain communication and expedite service implementation.

Skills

Crisis response experience

De-escalation skills

Mental health support skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Bachelor's degree in non-Human Services field

Master’s Degree or higher

Job description

RHA Health Services, LLC in Burlington, NC seeks a Law Enforcement Crisis Counselor (QP or LPC) to co-respond with law enforcement on behavioral health calls. You will provide crisis response, de-escalation, and linkage to resources in community settings.

The role requires meeting NC professional standards, with 1+ year crisis experience and a relevant degree. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, on-site in Alamance County.