Emergency Co-Responder
$29.33/h-$31.11/h
City of Pittsfield3 days ago
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Summary
City of Pittsfield is seeking an Emergency Co-Responder to join their Police Department team in Pittsfield, MA. The role involves providing on-scene crisis intervention for behavioral health emergencies and connecting individuals to appropriate treatment services.
About the Role
As an Emergency Co-Responder, you will provide rapid crisis intervention and assessment for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use-related crises. You will collaborate with police to divert individuals from the criminal justice system, provide outreach services, and facilitate training for police personnel on behavioral health topics. Your responsibilities will also include compiling statistics, acting as a liaison between mental health providers and law enforcement, and maintaining community collaborative meetings.
About You
Required:
- Advanced degree in social work, psychology, or closely related field.
- Minimum of one year experience in a crisis intervention setting or related field placement.
Preferred:
- Clinical Licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LICSW).
- First Aid, CPR and defibrillator certification.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Up to 14 paid Holidays
- Personal Days
- Vacation Time
- Earned Sick Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
City of Pittsfield
The City of Pittsfield is the cultural, commercial, legal, and medical center of the Berkshires – a region renowned for its wonderful people, outstanding standard of living, beautiful landscapes, and the finest in cultural and recreational attractions. This is a great community, built with hard work, commitment, sacrifice, and shared values.
Pittsfield, MA