Lewiston, ME, USA | Direct Care | Full Time 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 second shift position. DUTIES: + Responds to Behavioral Health/SUD related emergency calls, alongside the Police Department, including calls involving individuals experiencing homelessness. + Assists with referrals to appropriate community-based treatment and recovery services. + Assists with referrals to appropriate community-based housing navigation services. + Assists with behavioral health crisis de-escalation, assessments, screenings, and referrals. + Assesses and collaborates with law enforcement to determine if an individual is a Person in Crisis and coordinates a response with Crisis Intervention Workers. + Assists with linkage to further long-term Peer and/or Recovery Coach services for individuals that are assessed as having behavioral health/SUD related concerns. + Completes CradleME referrals for any pre-natal or post-partum women that present as an individual in need. QUALIFICATIONS: + High School Diploma or G.E.D. + Knowledge 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. + MHRT/C preferred.  + State of Maine CADC/LADC preferred; minimum CADC required within 9 months of employment.  + Must possess a valid State of Maine driver's license. Robust Benefits Package: + Health Insurance + Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance + Life Insurance + Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service) + Identity Theft Insurance + Pet Insurance BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE: + Flexibility of Schedules + Career Advancement Opportunities + Tuition Reimbursement + Student Loan Assistance (up to $2000 annually) + Generous Paid Time Off + Verizon & Sprint Cell Phone Discounts + Opportunity for Same Day Pay Spurwink Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #IND3