Job Description:

Job Title: Co-Responder
Location: Springfield, Missouri

Time Type: Full Time or Part Time (subject to availability)

Department: Crisis Services

Job Summary:
Do you have a Master's Degree (or higher) in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related Behavioral Health field of study? Are you passionate about providing crisis intervention and support for persons experiencing crisis? Join our team at Burrell Behavioral Health as a Co-Responder!

As a Co-Responder, you'll collaborate with the Springfield Police Department to ensure that identified individuals are provided with the opportunity to access recommended behavioral health treatment. Your main responsibilities will include crisis intervention, safety planning, service assessment and referral, resource navigation, and brief case management services to assist with continuity of care.

Springfield, Missouri offers a high quality of life, with a low cost of living, ample outdoor recreational activities, and a thriving arts and cultural scene. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those in crisis and advancing your career in behavioral health!

Position Perks & Benefits:

Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday payMileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travelTop-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportiveCareer mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from withinWelcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Springfield Police Department to provide crisis intervention and support for persons experiencing crisisEnsure identified individuals are provided with the opportunity to access recommended behavioral health treatmentConduct crisis intervention, safety planning, service assessment and referral, resource navigation, and brief case management services to assist with continuity of careAdhere to all safety guidelines and officer directives regarding safety or scene securityDocument and track interventions appropriately according to all agency standards and governing regulationsAssist law enforcement with Involuntary Detention procedures when appropriateProvide or assist with training and consultation on behavioral health issues for Springfield Police Department

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Master's Degree (or higher) in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related Behavioral Health field of studyPreferred crisis intervention experienceAbility to pass a background check as required by Springfield Police Department

Additional Qualifications:

Strong communication and collaboration skillsPassion for crisis intervention and supporting persons in crisisUnderstanding of safety protocols and ability to adhere to officer directivesAttention to detail and ability to document and track interventions appropriatelyWillingness to provide training and consultation on behavioral health issues

Brightli is on a Mission:
At Brightli, we are dedicated to improving client care, reducing the financial burden of community mental health centers through shared resources, increasing access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and evolving the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.