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Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington Diversion Outreach Professional - Onsite in West Wenatchee, Washington
Job Details Job Location Wenatchee - Wenatchee, WA Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree Salary Range $74,200.00 - $79,500.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage Up to 50% Description Wage: $74,200 - $79,500 Discretionary Quarterly Bonus Discretionary Sign on Bonus $20,000 Paid out in four installments Benefits: * Medical/Dental * Additional Voluntary Benefits * Paid Holidays * Vacation/Sick Leave * Education Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Longevity awards Position Summary: This position will have responsibility for providing direct hospital diversion, jail diversion, and acute crisis services for Catholic Charities. The Crisis Outreach Diversion Professional will have primary responsibility for face-to-face mental health diversion screenings, interventions, and assessments in addition to specific law enforcement first responder duties. Responsibilities: Law Enforcement / Jail Diversion Law enforcement Liaison acts as Liaison between law enforcement agencies, Jail Administrator and Mental Health Professional, and City/County Prosecutors regarding recommendations for jail diversion services for an identified individual. Liaison shall occur between Wenatchee Police Department, East Wenatchee Police Department, Chelan County Sheriff, and Douglas County Sheriff. Community Liaison act as liaison to behavioral health and other community social and support services for the continued care of individuals. Diversion Monitoring is responsible for monitors diverted or deferred individuals compliance with the approved jail diversion plan and reports status to Director of Mental Health and appropriate Prosecutor. Data Collection and reporting identifies Jail Diversion options and track reporting data in collaboration with Jail Mental Health Professional, Crisis Intervention Team, and Catholic Charities Program Evaluation Provide monthly updates on diversion activity to North Central Director Locates hospital beds for DCR functions or as needed in ITA investigation / detention. Crisis Intervention Team First Responder Responds to Rivercom or Police requests as CIT liaison Assists CIT officers, as available, in CIT interventions and RCW 10.31.110 investigations and diversion activities. Identify Regional Support Network mental health involvement and assess eligibility for diversion. Coordinate with CIT and Law Enforcement officers to evaluate criminal record for allowable infractions and history of violent acts. Makes referrals to DCR's or conducts crisis or ITA investigations as necessary Jail Services Screening Upon referral from Jail Mental Health Professional, Completes Uniform Jail Services Screening and makes appropriate referral for jail intake and transition services provided by Catholic Charities Completes necessary paperwork as required, meeting established timelines and making authorized entries in the medical record; follows all procedures for release of information and maintains complete and accurate, concise records and reports Fosters teamwork and cooperation between team members Works to understand others on the team and is a cooperative team member who willingly helps others performs related jobs. Identifies and prioritizes issues, problems and concerns that need to be addressed and resolved. Works to facilitate resolution accordingly including others in the decision making process when appropriate to make independent, effective decisions using available information. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and educates individuals on matters requiring informed consent. Participates in supervision with North Central Director and multi-disciplina