Bh Co-responder / Crisis Responder / Qualified Professional
RHA Health Services
Asheville, NC, United States
Behavioral health crisis intervention
Law enforcement co-response
Community resource linkage
This is an exciting initiative embedding a mental health professional with law enforcement, in order to co-respond to behavioral health calls and assist with de-escalation, assessment, and linkage to resources
Job Summary
This is an exciting initiative embedding a mental health professional with law enforcement, in order to co-respond to behavioral health calls and assist with de-escalation, assessment, and linkage to resources.
Provides support to individuals with mental health and/or substance use issues in home, school, workplace and community settings in accordance to the service definition.
We offer early access to earned wages, employee perks and discount programs, paid time off, health/insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings program for full-time employees.
Matching Summary
This is an exciting initiative embedding a mental health professional with law enforcement, in order to co-respond to behavioral health calls and assist with de-escalation, assessment, and linkage to resources.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Behavioral health crisis intervention
Law enforcement co-response
Community resource linkage
De-escalation techniques
Nice-to-have
Positive and personable demeanor
Making a real difference
Strength-based interventions
Promoting recovery and coping skills
Key Requirements
Qualified Professional status
Minimum 1 year crisis response experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Services field & 2+ years experience
Bachelor's degree (Not Human Services) & 4+ years experience