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About the Role
The Co-Responding Counselor role, in partnership with law enforcement, addresses community crises by providing skilled professionals to assist individuals experiencing mental health challenges, domestic violence, substance abuse, or other crises. This approach ensures effective management of situations and connects individuals with necessary resources for stability.
Responsibilities
- Respond alongside law enforcement to calls involving mental health crises, domestic violence, substance abuse, and other non-criminal matters.
- Use de-escalation and assessment skills to manage crisis situations, reduce risk, and stabilize individuals in distress.
- Conduct evaluations in the field to determine individuals' needs and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Connect individuals and families to long-term support and community-based resources.
- Provide ongoing case management to ensure successful engagement with referred resources.
- Collaborate with officers, social service agencies, and community organizations to develop crisis management strategies.
- Maintain accurate records of interactions, assessments, and follow-up activities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree preferred, preferably in counseling or social work.
- Crisis Intervention Experience recommended.
- Requirement to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance.
- Use of a reliable car is necessary for travel to service sites.
Skills
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team
- Proficient in crisis intervention strategies
- Knowledge of and ability to access community resources
Location
- Buffalo, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Community settings
Education Level
- Master's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $55000.00 - $65000.00
About the Company
- Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities.
- Headquartered in Pennsylvania, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed training.
- TLC collaborates with school districts, universities, hospitals, police departments, and nonprofit organizations, offering consultation services to secure federal and state grant funding.
Equal Opportunity
- TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.