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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Mental Health Co-Responder I

MN 56329, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$67K/yr - $92K/yr

1+ years exp

Benton County is actively recruiting for a full-time Mental Health Co-Responder position within the Human Services Department’s Mental Health Unit. This role involves partnering with law enforcement to provide immediate and follow-up responses to individuals experiencing mental health crises within the community, ensuring coordinated and effective service delivery.

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Responsibilities

Complete jail duties as assigned. Including service coordination and discharge planning for inmates

Daily interactions with the public, corrections, and social workers regarding mental health crises, and collaborate with community providers

Facilitate immediate planning, disposition, and coordination of services and resources for individuals in the community

Provide response in crisis situations. Maintain safety for clients and the community. Develop and implement a safety plan for clients to maximize their safety and minimize community risk

Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams such as BCAT and other related groups

Screen for basic needs and assist with referral services to community living resources that meet individual client needs and choices

Provide information and referral services to individuals from diverse populations, both in the jail and in the community, for mental health and chemical health issues

Data entry as required by grants/funding source

Respond to behavioral health-related calls with law enforcement and provide problem identification, crisis interventions, crisis treatment/care plans, and make referrals

Provide follow-up, as needed, to individuals served via phone calls, messages, and on-site visits, accompanied by law enforcement as required

Follow direction from partnering law enforcement officer/deputy regarding on-scene safety, security measures, and protocol

Provide behavioral health consultation to officers/deputies while responding to mental health-related calls

Coordinate with mental health crisis response teams to ensure the needs of community providers are addressed in an efficient and timely manner

Integrate within Benton County Human Services to provide technical assistance and rapid response consultation on complex cases and access to appropriate services

Integrate with other system partners on the Community Action Team, such as law enforcement, providers, community corrections, jails, health systems, and others

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Social WorkCrisis intervention skillsMinnesota mental health systemExperience in crisis responseFBI Level 4 CJIS CertificationCrisis Intervention Team trainingInteragency collaborationCultural awarenessDiscretionCommunication skillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field, preferred in a Mental Health-related field

Minimum of one to three years of social work experience or experience in a closely related field or equivalent education plus work experience

Strong knowledge of the Minnesota mental health system and commitment processes

Equivalent combination of education/training/experience

Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota

Must successfully complete a background check

Obtain and maintain certifications and licensures

Ability to obtain and maintain, within six months of hire: FBI Level 4 Criminal Justice Information System Security Training/Testing and maintain annually

FBI Fingerprinting Certification

BCA Single Certification: Training, Testing, and Certification are maintained annually