Law Enforcement Liaison Clinician

Community Care Network / Rutland Mental Health Services; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Sign on Bonus

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Career Training and Development

Tuition Discounts

Job summary

Community Care Network is seeking a Law Enforcement Liaison Clinician to join our team in Vermont. This role collaborates with crisis teams and law enforcement to identify clients in crisis and provide counseling and brief treatment.

The position emphasizes reducing ED visits, diverting inpatient admissions, and linking clients to ongoing care in community settings. A master’s-level background in psychology or social work is preferred and a driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, social work or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience in crisis, emergency or community-based settings preferred.
• Knowledge of crisis theory and behavioral health modalities.
• Experience in crisis intervention, risk management and suicide assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with crisis team and law enforcement to support clients in crisis.
• Identify clients in crisis or at risk to better assess needs.
• Help reduce unnecessary Emergency Department utilization.
• Support outreach to clients at risk of relapse or crisis.
• Assist in disposition planning and linkage to ongoing care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Collaboration with law enforcement

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Community Care Network is looking for a Law Enforcement Liaison Clinician to join our team!

Community Care Network is comprised of Rutland Mental Health Services and Rutland Community Programs. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of our communities, individuals and families through responsive, innovative and collaborative human service.

About The Role

The Law Enforcement Liaison Clinician will work with core emergency services team and law enforcement to identify clients in need of services and to take a more proactive approach in meeting program demands. The overall goals are to reduce unnecessary Emergency Department utilization, assist in diverting inpatient psychiatric admissions by providing counseling and therapeutic support to clients in crisis, with the emphasis on reducing unnecessary interactions with law enforcement to decrease incarceration rates and over utilization of other Emergency personnel. This position is responsible for providing mental health crisis assessment, intervention and brief treatment services to a diverse population of clients in crisis. In addition, the crisis clinician will provide appropriate recommendations for care and linkage services for clients requiring ongoing treatment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with core crisis team and law enforcement to provide support to clients in crisis, reduce unnecessary interactions with law enforcement or the criminal justice system.
• Collaborate with core crisis team to identify clients currently in crisis, or at risk of going into crisis, to better assess overall needs and to assist them in meeting those needs.
• Assist in reducing unnecessary Emergency Department utilization by clients with primary mental health needs.
• Work with Agency staff to provide appropriate level of support in an effort to reduce inpatient psychiatric admissions.
• Proactively reach out to identified clients who are at risk of relapse or mental health crisis.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in clinical psychology, social work or related field is preferred, Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience working in crisis, emergency room, or community-based services preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of psychopathology, crisis theory and other behavioral health
• concerns and primary modalities of psychotherapeutic intervention.
• Experience in crisis intervention services, risk management, assessment of suicide potential and integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders preferred.
• Ability to join with clients and families in distress and work with them in disposition planning.
• Must be willing to provide services in clients' homes and community settings.
• Must be available to work shifts as assigned including overnights and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandated by the State of Vermont.
• *Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary - $65,000-$73,000/year (compensation is typically dependent upon experience)
• $2,000 Sign on Bonus*
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
• Career Training and Development
• Tuition Discounts

Our work is guided by our Core Values of Trust, Accountability, Respect, Cultural Competence, Person Centered Care, and Continuous Learning and Growth.

CCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.