The Project Support You (PSY) Co-Responder assists with responding to behavioral health\/substance use disorder (SUD) related emergency calls, crisis de-escalation, assessment, screenings, overdose follow up and assessment, referrals to community treatment services and resources, short-term behavioral health\/SUD interventions, system navigation, and aid in completion of the State's Medicaid program application for the uninsured population, in collaboration with the local police department. This is a day shift position. \n

Robust Benefits Package:\n\nHealth Insurance\nDental Insurance\nVision Insurance\nLife Insurance\nRetirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)\nIdentity Theft Insurance\nPet Insurance\n\n

BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:\n\nFlexibility of Schedules\nCareer Advancement Opportunities\nTuition Reimbursement\nStudent Loan Assistance (up to $2000 annually)\nGenerous Paid Time Off\nVerizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts\nOpportunity for Same Day Pay\n\n

DUTIES: \n\nResponds to Behavioral Health\/SUD related emergency calls, alongside the Police Department, including calls involving individuals experiencing homelessness. \nAssists with referrals to appropriate community-based treatment and recovery services. \nAssists with referrals to appropriate community-based housing navigation services. \nAssists with behavioral health crisis de-escalation, assessments, screenings, and referrals. \nAssesses and collaborates with law enforcement to determine if an individual is a Person in Crisis and coordinates a response with Crisis Intervention Workers. \nAssists with linkage to further long-term Peer and\/or Recovery Coach services for individuals that are assessed as having behavioral health\/SUD related concerns. \nCompletes CradleME referrals for any pre-natal or post-partum women that present as an individual in need.\n\n

QUALIFICATIONS: \n\nHigh School Diploma or G.E.D. \nKnowledge of Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders and Co-Occurring treatment services equivalent to completion of a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. \nMHRT\/C preferred.\u202f \nState of Maine CADC\/LADC preferred; minimum CADC required within 9 months of employment.\u202f\nMust possess a valid State of Maine driver's license.\n\n

Spurwink Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.