Mental Health Crisis Specialist - Law Enforcement

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services in Saint Albans, VT is seeking a Mental Health Crisis Specialist to co-respond with the St. Albans Police Department and support individuals in crisis by connecting them with the right resources and services.

This is a 20-hour-per-week, part-time role requiring a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and relevant clinical or behavioral health experience. You will work with people from diverse backgrounds and may include evenings and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.
• Related training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Co-respond with law enforcement to individuals experiencing mental health or other behavioral health crises.
• Build connections quickly with individuals who may be experiencing significant challenges.
• Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention.
• Help individuals navigate mental health, healthcare, and other community systems.
• Coordinate care with community providers and other support services.
• Track and document data related to co-responses.
• Collaborate closely with the NCSS Emergency Services Team and teams throughout the agency.
• Work some non-traditional hours, primarily evenings and occasional weekends.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Saint Albans, VT 05478Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $25.00 - $28.00 Hourly

NCSS is seeking a Mental Health Crisis Specialist to join an exciting initiative focused on integrating mental health support into law enforcement responses. In this unique role, you’ll co-respond with the St. Albans Police Department to support individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and help connect them with the right resources and services.

This is a 20-hour-per-week, part-time position ideal for someone with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and relevant clinical or behavioral health experience who is comfortable working with people from all walks of life.

What You’ll Do

• Co-respond with law enforcement to individuals experiencing mental health or other behavioral health crises
• Build connections quickly with individuals who may be experiencing significant challenges
• Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention
• Help individuals navigate mental health, healthcare, and other community systems
• Coordinate care with community providers and other support services
• Track and document data related to co-responses
• Collaborate closely with the NCSS Emergency Services Team and teams throughout the agency
• Work some non-traditional hours, primarily evenings and occasional weekends

Why Join NCSS?

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Supervision toward licensure available
• Meaningful, community-based work where you can make an immediate impact
• Collaborative work alongside law enforcement and experienced behavioral health professionals
• The opportunity to help shape an innovative approach to crisis response

If you’re a compassionate, adaptable professional who can connect with people in challenging moments and wants to be part of something different, we’d love to hear from you!

NCSS is conveniently located near Interstate 89, approximately 30 minutes from Burlington.

EOE

Hiring rate is based on experience, education, and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with NCSS policy and applicable laws.

QualificationsBachelor’s or Master's Degree; and related training and experience.