Description

About Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health (MPNN BH)

At MPNN BH, our mission is “PROMOTING WELLBEING…. ONE INDIVIDUAL… ONE FAMILY… ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME”

Our organization provides services designed to help members of our community achieve their individual goals. MPNN BH has over 60 distinct programs to aid and support all ages and many situations.

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, the CIT RASC Law Enforcement  Officer employee is responsible for providing crisis intervention/ services to those individuals at risk of hospitalization due to mental illness and/or substance abuse problems. Responsibilities  include facilitating legal transfer of custody under Emergency Custody  Orders (ECO) or Temporary Detention Order(TDO), monitoring  individuals during their stay, at the RASC, and advocating for individuals  in crisis.

The officer provides scheduled hourly crisis intervention coverage and must exercise considerable initiative , judgement, and professionalism in the administration of Virginia CIT Essential Elements. This position requires extensive knowledge of Virginia mental health laws related to custody and detentions.  The officer must demonstrate  tact and courtesy  when interacting with staff, clients, families, the public and community partners. The CIT RASC LEO reports  directly to the CIT Coordinator.

The position of  CIT RASC Transport LEO is responsible for:

• Monitors  the morale , well being , and safety of individuals  at the RASC.
• Completes  admission  paperwork and transfer-of custody documentation.
• Debriefs first responders, Emergency Services(ES ) staff, and other essential  personnel following critical incidents.
• Conducts legal transfer of custody for individuals brought to the RASC by another law enforcement officer.
• Maintains strong working relationships with judicial officials, law enforcement agencies, hospital emergency staff, and other crisis-intervention professionals
• Provides  transportation for diverted  individuals when appropriate.
• Stays informed of current laws, literature, and updates on ECO's , TDO's voluntary/involuntary admissions, and guardianship processes.
• Strong interpersonal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to read and prepare detailed reports, correspondence,forms ,medical charts and documentation.
• Competence in logical reasoning, data collection, problem solving, and decision-making in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with diverse audiences.
• Ability to maintain composure and effectiveness when working with individuals in crisis.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• All other duties assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Must  be a sworn Virginia Law Enforcement Officer

Completion of Virginia 40- hour Core CIT Training is required.

Must be a  Police Officer.

Must be a Sworn officer within Middle Peninsula Northern Neck!!

Summary

Essential  

• Must pass all required Background Checks.
• Must possess  a valid Virginia's Driver License with reliable transportation and driving record acceptable  to agency insurance carrier.
• Must obtain  a TB test with satisfactory results within 30 days of employment, and yearly thereafter as required by licensing authority.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance (TLC Anthem BCBS)
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay (12+ paid holidays, PTO accrued monthly)
• Professional development opportunities
• Retirement plan through Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Work site qualified under NHSC, click the link to check eligibility for loan forgiveness http://www.nhsc.hrsa.gov/

The agency of MPNN Behavioral Health maintains a drug free workplace.

 Benefits listed are for full time qualifying employees.  EOE