Crisis Intervention Team Licensed Mental Health Professional at City of Hyattsville (MD) – Hyattsville, Maryland

• Co-respond with HPD, MRPD, and BPD officers to calls for service involving behavioral health issues, social services deficits, and intersection with public safety/crisis response.

• Provide emergency crisis care, triage assessment, and service referrals.

• Determine appropriate service delivery agencies, follow up on service connections, and evaluate and modify treatment service referrals as needed.

• Works in collaboration with police to ensure that persons with behavioral health needs are diverted when appropriate from the criminal justice system and referred for appropriate behavioral health services.

• Document all treatment referral methods, including direct services, community member-related activities, and follow-up contact; initiate, respond to, and maintain written and oral contact with appropriate parties.

• Participate in an advisory capacity for case management and case consultation with representatives from internal and external agencies.

• Serve as an advocate for community members in obtaining appropriate treatment and continuity of care

• Identify and establish working relationships with community resources, establish referral protocols, and act as liaison between clients and those resources as needed. Meets regularly with the Support Services Division Commander to review cases and discuss needed changes to support the development and sustainability of the program.

• Follows CIT International’s established best practices and PTSC CIT curriculum.

• Other duties as assigned support the development and sustainability of the CIT program.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related behavioral science field. Two years of professional experience rendering therapeutic counseling, social work, nursing, or psychology services, as pertinent to one’s professional licensing.

• Licensing requirement: One of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, must be held before appointment of and maintained by the employee:

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

  • Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy (LCMFT)

  • Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)

  • Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C)

  • Licensed Registered Nurse in the United States, certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland

  • Licensed Psychologist

  • Valid government-issued driver's license from the applicant's state of residence with an acceptable driving record, as determined by the Chief of Police.

  • Understand HIPAA and maintain confidentiality as required in all aspects of the position or associated activities.

  • Has considerable knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

  • Is comfortable working with or willing to learn how to use digital case management and data tracking systems.

  • Willing to participate in various trainings, including police ride-along and personal defensive tactics.

Desired Qualifications:

• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing in both English and Spanish with proficiency in the use of professional and clinical vocabulary.

• Familiarity with CIT/Mobile Crisis Team programs.

• Ability to research, compile, and objectively analyze data.

• Experience initiating and writing Emergency Evaluation Petitions.

• Experience working with a police department or local government.

• Experience providing trainings or facilitating discussions with multidisciplinary groups

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• This is currently an in-person community engagement position.

• Ability to stand or sit for long periods.

• Ability to drive, as required, to perform duties and responsibilities.

Selection Process:

1. Completion and submission of a City of Hyattsville Application for Employment
2. Oral Board Interview
3. Completion and submission of a Personal History Statement
4. Background Investigation
5. Drug Screening
6. Final panel interview with appropriate senior staff