Project Support You Liaison

Spurwink; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid Training Opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Same Day Pay

Job summary

Spurwink is seeking a PSY - Liaison to support law enforcement with behavioral health and substance use services. Responsibilities include follow-up, connecting individuals to housing, mental health and treatment resources, and ongoing outreach in police departments and community settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with police and community partners to address risk factors and service barriers. A relevant education/experience background is required with driving eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required with at least three years of related behavioral health experience.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred; MHRT/C or eligibility required for credentialing.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide follow-up services to individuals involved with law enforcement and referrals.
• Assist access to housing, employment support, mental health, and substance use treatment.
• Provide ongoing support via phone and face-to-face meetings at police departments and in the community.
• Collaborate with police staff and community providers to resolve barriers.

Skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Substance use disorder experience

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

MHRT/C or eligible

Job description

The PSY - Liaison is a trained human services provider who assists law enforcement staff with behavioral health and/or substance use disorder calls for service, linking community members with area resource programs including but not limited to education, outreach, follow-up care to community members including youth, aging, and citizens in needs of housing, financial, food, legal, and transportation in order to reduce repeat calls for service.

DUTIES:

• Provide follow-up services to individuals involved with law enforcement and/or by referral including identification and assessment of risk factors and needs.
• Assist individuals to access community services to address risk factors and needs including in the areas of housing, job support, mental health, and substance use treatment. (add juvenile, schools, elderly, community outreach).
• Provide ongoing support to identified individuals through phone contact and face-to-face meetings at assigned police department and in community settings.
• Work collaboratively with assigned police department staff and community providers, including other police community resource liaisons to resolve individual and systems barriers impacting individuals and community.
• Develops and maintains collaboration opportunities with community partners and stakeholders (residents, schools, general assistance programs, municipal staff, tabling community events, i.e. coffee w/ a cop).

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent certification plus at least three years of related experience in behavioral health and/or substance use disorders services required; any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Associate or bachelor's degree preferred. MHRT/C or MHRT/C eligible.Must maintain a current driver's license and a clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink's Driving Policy.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
• Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Flexibility of Schedules
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Same Day Pay
• Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.