PSAP Liaison, Crisis Services

For more than 60 years PRS, now HopeLink Behavioral Health (formerly PRS), has provided comprehensive and specialized support to individuals and families living with behavioral health challenges or facing a life crisis. We envision a society where hope is universal. Through access to quality behavioral health, crisis intervention, and suicide intervention services we foster an inclusive community in which everyone can attain wellness and a genuine sense of belonging.

We are a community-based nonprofit organization that is currently seeking a dynamic, professional for our Full Time PSAP Liaison, Crisis Services

SCHEDULE/ LOCATION /SALARY:

• Monday - Friday. 9AM-5PM, some evenings required
• Oakton Virginia
• $66,000

BENEFITS:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO and Sick Time, Birthday Time (Up to two (2) hours of leave the week prior to, week of, or week after birthday)
• 403 b with Employer Matching

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF THE PSAP LIAISON CRISIS SERVICES:

The Marcus Alert Managers operates under the direction of the Senior Director of Crisis Services. The Marcus Alert Manager in person training, supporting, and guidance in partnership with Region 2 Regional Projects, CSB's and Public Safety to enhance and oversee Marcus Alert Implementation in relationship to the Regional Crisis Call Center.

PRIMARY DUTIES OF THE PSAP LIAISON CRISIS SERVICES:

• Provide in-person and virtual training's, meetings, and engagements related to Marcus Alert in the Region 2 Community.
• Provide in-person and virtual support and consultation with regional PSAP's for implementation of Marcus Alert and ongoing support to enhance the use of the Marcus Alert initiatives in Region 2.
• Provide quarterly training to improve the skills of crisis workers in areas such as Marcus Alert Triage, Mobile Crisis Response assessment, Virginia Crisis Connect usage, and services related to the regional CSBs.
• Provide ongoing consultation and facilitation of skill building related to regional behavioral health referrals, mobile crisis dispatch, and REACH services within the call center and in consultation with Regional Partners.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PSAP LIAISON CRISIS SERVICES:

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling, or related field preferred but not required. License in Virginia preferred.
• Crisis mental health experience required.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.
• Self-starter: Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and well organized.
• Possess knowledge and skill in computer procedures relevant to this position.
• High degree of empathy toward individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders.

If this sounds like a job for you, please complete an application now! You can also apply at https://prsinc.org

Equal Opportunity Employer. Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

'Where Hope Meets Help.'

HopeLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are unable to hire in the following states:

California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming