Forensic Intervention Team Specialist, Evenings

Description

Forensic Intervention Team Specialist
Monroe County Office of Mental Health
Rochester, NY On-Site
FULL-TIME Evenings [Exempt] : 40 hours per week
 

Coordinated Care Services Inc (CCSI) seeks a talented Forensic Intervention Team Specialist to contribute their expertise in providing essential business services to our provider organizations and customers. Monroe County Office of Mental Health (MCOMH) maintains strong, ongoing collaboration with the eleven county law enforcement agencies. In September 2017, MCOMH launched the Forensic Intervention Team (FIT), which partners clinicians with law enforcement during behavioral and mental health-related 911 calls. FIT provides de-escalation, clinical assessment, evaluation, diversion from hospitalization, and care coordination/referrals. The team collaborates with first responders, treatment providers, hospitals, and families to ensure all possible needs are met. FIT runs 24/7, with current openings on the evening shift for Sunday-Thursday, 14:00-22:00.

CCSI is partnering with Monroe County Office of Mental Health to hire a Forensic Intervention Team Specialist. This position is employed by CCSI and working on behalf of Monroe County. 

In this role, you will

• Respond to crisis and non-crisis calls with law enforcement upon dispatch from 911, or at the direct request of law enforcement.
• When multiple calls occur simultaneously, triage calls to determine appropriate level of intervention, balancing needs among various law enforcement departments.
• Perform clinical assessment and evaluation while on scene with individuals in crisis; gather an understanding of symptomatology and presentation in order to identify current needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Balance immediate needs with long-term goal to connect to ongoing supports, understanding that needs and timeline for transition vary among cases.
• Develop strong relationships with Monroe County’s law enforcement agencies.
• Build effective linkages and relationships with informal and community supports (child, adult, and family serving systems), as well as other formal supports.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with forensic entities (including courts and Monroe County Jail), as well as provider agencies. 
• Support interdepartmental initiatives and planning functions within Monroe County Office of Mental Health. 
• Provide program coverage, as necessary.
• Support other Monroe County Office of Mental Health program needs as they arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: To be successful in this position, you will need to be competent in:

• Ability to assess clients and take appropriate action
• DSM-V symptomatology and presentation for varying diagnoses in children and adults. FIT does not formally diagnose patients for billing purpose, but knowledge in this area is essential to treatment intervention and planning.
• Communicating effectively; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Building collaborative relationships
• Valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment
• Striving for self-development and taking initiative to be resourceful
• Problem-solving both independently and with others
• Skilled in de-escalation strategies and trauma-informed therapeutic techniques.
• Ability to work with clients and systems both positively and productively, utilizing strategies outside the parameters of standard service delivery.
• Ability to be flexible, organized, and work independently, yet be amendable to supervision.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Psychoanalyst, or doctorate in psychology, as documented by valid licensure from NYS ED Office of Professions, or…
• Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health/Human Services related field plus minimum 5 years’ experience in mental health crisis intervention or mental health crisis response setting, or…
• Psychiatric Registered Nurse or RN in mental health environment, as documented by valid licensure from NYS ED Office of Professions
• Preferred Experience:  direct behavioral health support or treatment in emergency/crisis; criminal justice/forensic; substance use disorders; developmental disabilities; and/or youth/family settings

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