Senior Mental Health Co-Responder

About the role

University Health Services empowers Texas A&M students through integrated care that supports their physical and mental health. As part of Texas A&M Health-the university's comprehensive health science center-our clinicians provide the highest level of care in medicine, counseling, psychology and emergency medical services that fosters students' academic, personal and professional success. What we want The Senior Mental Health Co-Responder is responsible for providing mental health care that is responsive to the unique backgrounds and needs of the A&M campus & community. This includes crisis intervention and outreach to individuals, couples, and groups on campus through an ongoing partnership between University Health Services (UHS) and University Police Department (UPD). This position requires riding along with UPD patrol officers for calls pertaining to students and community members in distress, providing consultation for crisis intervention, conducting on-scene stabilization, and facilitating hospitalizations alongside officers. Duties include a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach to crisis intervention, triage services, risk assessments for harm to self or others, referrals to mental health treatment programs, follow-up, and case management. Training and consultation will be a large component of this role. This position provides mental-health training and consultation for police officers and staff on mental health topics such as trauma-informed care, risk assessment, de-escalation techniques, etc. Community outreach will include presentations and tabling events with both UHS and UPD. The provider will work closely to coordinate case management with UPD, UHS, and other University departments such as Student Assistance Services and Residence Life. May provide supervision for clinical staff and graduate trainees in counseling or mental health care. This field-based position will work under UHS purview while officing remotely out of the UPD headquarters. Work hours will be based on shift assignments as well as periodic calls outside of those hours. What you need to know Salary: W ill be commensurate based on the selected hire's education and experience . Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Full-Time Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. Required Education and Experience Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or other degree acceptable to the Texas State Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors, Social Workers, or Marriage and Family Therapists. Five years full-time equivalent, independent licensure experience in crisis-oriented position, college counseling center, or other relevant setting. Required Licenses and Certifications Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Licensed in the State of Texas within one year of employment. Must maintain licensure for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Crisis Response & Supervision Provided
• Co-Respond with law enforcement to campus dispatch calls regarding consumers who exhibit symptoms of a mental

Requirements

• Eligible to Supervise in accordance with Texas licensing board.
• Continuing education in law enforcement, trauma, and/or crisis management.
• Five years of crisis management with law enforcement.
• Experience developing and teaching educational programming and workshops for crisis intervention training, mental health, and trauma-informed care.
• 7 or more years of experience in a University or College counseling center or other closely related setting.
• Experience working closely with law enforcement.
• TCOLE certified peace officer.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that embody a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive perspective.
• Skilled in handling high distress and emergency mental health situations.
• Knowledgeable regarding Texas hospitalization procedures and statutes.
• Ability to effectively provide educational programs to large audiences.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Adherence to the Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct for the relevant Texas State Licensing Board, the code of ethics relevant to their field, and all relevant federal and state laws.

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title Senior Mental Health Co-Responder Agency Texas A&M University Department University Health Services Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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