Master's Behavioral Health Co-Response Clinician

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Helen Ross McNabb Center in Knoxville seeks a Master’s Behavioral Health Co-Response Clinician to work alongside police, triage cases, and arrange follow-up mental health services. The role involves non-traditional hours and housing at the city’s police HQ, with duties including trainings for law enforcement on mental health and substance use disorders.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a health-related field and relevant experience in behavioral health; bilingual capabilities are

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a health-related field with coursework/experience in cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, abuse and trauma, suicide, and intellectual disability.
• Candidates with a Master's in rehabilitation, occupational therapy, criminal justice, or education must have 15 college-level hours in behavioral health and at least one year of behavioral health work experience.

Responsibilities

• Co-respond with law enforcement in the community to intervene and divert individuals during police encounters.
• Triage, assess and identify possible treatment options for identified individuals.
• Provide mental health follow-up field calls with law enforcement.
• Be housed at Knoxville Police Department headquarters.
• Work non-traditional hours with a rotating schedule.
• Facilitate trainings to law enforcement on mental health and substance use disorders.
• Participate in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trainings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Independent work

Interface with law enforcement

CPR/First Aid certified

Valid driver's license

Handle with Care training

Bilingual

Education

Master's degree in counseling/psychology/related health field

15 college-level hours in behavioral health (for rehab/education degrees)

Job description

Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?
Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?
And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?

You have a lot of choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued!

Join the McNabb Center Team as the Master's Behavioral Health Co-Response Clinician today!

The Master's Behavioral Health Co-Response Clinician

• The Master's Level Behavioral Health Co-Response Clinician will be available to work side-by-side (co-respond) with law enforcement in the community to intervene and divert individuals during police encounters.
• The clinician will triage, assess and identify possible treatment options for identified individuals.
• The clinician will provide mental health follow-up field calls with law enforcement.
• Clinician will be housed at Knoxville Police Department headquarters.
• Clinician will work non-traditional hours. The shift is 1:00 pm- 11:00 pm on a rotating schedule of Monday-Thursday and Thursday-Sunday.
• Clinician will facilitate trainings to law enforcement on mental health and substance use disorders.
• Clinician will participate in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) trainings.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonable related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $64,409/yr based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

• Rotating schedule Tuesday - Friday 1p - 11p Friday - Monday 1p - 11p

QUALIFICATIONS - Master's Behavioral Health Co-Response Clinician

Education / Knowledge:

• Must have at least a Master's degree in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, social work, sociology, addictions, or a behavioral science field with course work or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and intellectual disability.
• Candidates with a Master's degree in rehabilitation, occupational therapy, criminal justice, or education, must have fifteen college-level semester hours of coursework in behavioral health and at least one year of work experience in the behavioral health setting.

Experience

• One year experience in the social work and addictions field and/or behavioral health and criminal justice setting preferred.

Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:

• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be able to perform job responsibilities on an independent level, work non-traditional work hours, and interface professionally with law enforcement.
• Exposure to biological hazards.
• Hearing of normal and soft tones.
• Close eye work.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function.
• Valid driver's license- F endorsement and a personal dependable vehicle to conduct community outreach and response.
• Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment.
• Required to be certified in CPR/First Aid and trained in Handle with Care de-escalation techniques.

Location:

• Knox County, Tennessee

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.