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Endeavor Health Services Behavioral Health Team Clinician with Buffalo Police Department in Buffalo, New York
Description
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Are you looking for a unique position as a Mental Health Counselor working with local police? Endeavor Health Services is looking for a full-time Behavioral Health Team Clinician to join our growing team!
Endeavor Health Services is a private, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the development of accessible and effective services, driven towards improving the emotional wellness and behavioral health of residents of Western New York, Rochester, and the surrounding communities.
Responsibilities
The successful candidates will work with various Police Departments to provide community based interventions, assessments, and linkage to services and crisis outreach. Other responsibilities include:
Initiate and maintain contact with therapists, case managers and other treatment providers
Timely and accurate recordkeeping
Facilitate safe and effective transportation of individuals to appropriate diversion sites
Assist police response at calls involving mental health crises and/or substance abuse
Assist in developing and participate in police department trainings
Review calls for service and arrests to identify candidates for additional follow up
Advocate for treatment focused approach within the local Justice Court system
Assist with the Overdose Prevention Through Follow Up collaboration with the Erie County DOH
Consult with concerned family members and provide education in relation to mental health and substance abuse concerns
Develop crisis response plans to assist officers with residents who frequently utilize emergency services
Will be cross trained in other BHT areas
Qualifications
LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, MHC-P, LMHC and one year experience working in crisis intervention field
Valid NYS Driver’s license
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience in working with a law enforcement organization preferred
NYS Dept. of Criminal Justice Police Mental Health Instructor Certification preferred
We offer competitive salaries and an array of employee benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life and AD&D, Company Paid Long Term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D, Supplemental Short Term Disability, 401 (K) retirement savings plan with company contribution, 10 paid holiday, Generous paid vacation, Paid sick time, Employee Assistance Program
Salary $50,000-$55,000/year depending on education, credential and experience.
Endeavor Health Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities with which we work in partnership.