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**Forensic Intervention Team Specialist (Overnights)** **Monroe County Office of Mental Health** **Rochester, NY - Onsite** **Full-Time Exempt: 40 Hours** **Compensation: $72,000.00 yearly*****(Sunday - Thursday, Overnights 7PM to 3AM or 10PM to 6AM)*****Put the CARE in your CAREER!**At CCSI, our **mission** is to activate possibilities and spark change in organizations that put people first. Our **vision** guides us all in the right direction: a world of communities where everyone flourishes. CCSI is a trusted partner to human-centered organizations. We work with government, education, and non-profit institutions to strengthen their day-to-day operations, build successful teams, plan for the future, and increase their impact. We help organizations rise so communities can flourish. If you’re looking for a career with purpose that creates lasting change in the community, we encourage you to apply.We are seeking a talented Forensic Intervention Team Specialist (Overnights) to join our team of nearly 500 employees. FIT clinicians respond alongside law enforcement to behavioral health crises and complex non-crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation strategies, conducting risk and needs assessments, and facilitating linkage to ongoing treatment and community-based supports. This current opening is for the overnight shift (7:00 PM – 3:00 AM or 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM).CCSI is partnering with **Monroe County Office of Mental Health** to hire a **Forensic Intervention Team Specialist (Overnights)**. This position is employed by CCSI and working on behalf of **Monroe County Office of Mental Health**.**In this role, you will*** Respond to crisis and non-crisis calls with law enforcement upon dispatch from 911.* When multiple calls occur simultaneously, triage calls to determine appropriate level of intervention, balancing needs among various law enforcement departments.* Balance immediate needs with long-term goal to connect to ongoing supports, understanding that needs and timeline for transition vary among cases.* Complete immediate follow up for Crisis Calls and Collaborate with Complex Case Management around cases that require sustained intervention* Complete accurate, thorough, and contemporaneous documentation of all client interactions, assessments, and interventions in alignment with clinical and FIT standards, recognizing that timely and complete record-keeping is essential for continuity of care, risk assessment, interagency coordination, and program accountability.* Maintain confidentiality* Develop strong relationships with Monroe County’s law enforcement agencies.* Build effective linkages and relationships with informal and community supports (child, adult, and family serving systems), as well as other formal supports.* Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with forensic entities (including courts and Monroe County Jail), as well as provider agencies.* Support interdepartmental initiatives and planning functions within Monroe County Office of Mental Health.* Provide program coverage, including on-call, as necessary.* Support other Monroe County Office of Mental Health program needs as they arise.* Perform other duties as assigned.**What You Bring*** Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Psychoanalyst, or doctorate in psychology, as documented by valid licensure from NYS ED Office of Professions, or...* Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health/Human Services related field plus minimum 5 years’ experience in mental health crisis intervention or mental health crisis response setting, or...* Preferred Experience: direct behavioral health support or treatment in emergency/crisis; criminal justice/forensic; substance use disorders; developmental disabilities; and/or youth/family settings**Required for this position are:** * Satisfactory completion of required background screenings: Monroe County Jail, Criminal, State Central Registry, Driving, Education and Licensure verification* Regular access to NYS registered, insured, and inspected vehicle for business purposes.* Minimum $300,000 personal liability on auto insurance policy.* Employee paid parking, FSA parking benefits are available* Willing to carry police radio for communication and response during shift and on-call.* Respect the confidential nature of all CCSI and CCSI customer information you are exposed to in the course of your work performance. Staff working directly with protected health information /electronically stored protected health information, personally identifiable information, and other patient/consumer/customer data, will abide by the specific procedures and policies outlined by CCSI’s Code of Conduct and CCSI’s Privacy and Security Policies, New York State regulations and Federal regulations.**To be successful in this position, you will need to be competent in:*** Ability to assess Clients and take appropriate action through the lens of utilizing a least restrictive necessary intervention.* Ability to assess Clients for immediate and long terms needs within a fast paced, crisis-oriented environment* Be skilled in de-escalation strategies and techniques.* Ability to work with clients and systems both positively and productively* Ability to build collaborative relationships, working through issues proactively with the lens of conflict resolution* Ability to communicate effectively; excellent verbal and written communication skills* Value diversity and foster an inclusive environment* Strive for self-development and take initiative to be resourceful* Problem-solving both independently and with others* Ability to be flexible, organized, and work independently, yet be amendable to supervision **At CCSI, you’ll enjoy*** Market-competitive compensation · An award-winning Wellness@Work and employee benefits program.* An organization that is committed to racial equity and anti-racist practices.* Continuous professional development opportunities.* A voice in shaping CCSI’s ever-evolving diverse company culture.**We Are** **CCSI**!For more than 30 years, CCSI has been a leading non-profit partner to government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations in the mental and behavioral health space. We aim to maximize these organizations’ potential to serve their communities by supporting their business operations and staffing needs. We dream of communities where everyone flourishes, and we are proud to help our customers move towards that goal.At CCSI, you are not just part of a team, you are part of a community. You do not just fit in, you belong. We are proud of our steadfast commitment to equity, working diligently to remedy the impact of systems of racism and other forms of oppression to ensure that everyone in our employee community can flourish. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to consider joining us.***CCSI does not accept inquiries from third-party recruiters or search agencies.****Coordinated Care Services, Inc (CCSI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.* #J-18808-Ljbffr