Co-Responder Clinician
The Affiliated Sante Group
Summary
Sante is seeking a Co-Responder Clinician to join our frontline crisis intervention team in Cambridge, MD. As a Co-Responder Clinician, you will make an unprecedented impact on your community by working directly with clients to address their needs, assist them in crisis situations, and design treatment plans.
Job description
What You'll Do
- Perform a danger assessment, a crisis assessment, an environmental assessment upon entry to the community situation and lethality assessment
- Perform a diagnostic assessment
- Perform an on scene assessment and treatment plan
- Effectively perform crisis intervention including de-escalation, crisis planning and implementation
- Able to show knowledge of various community referrals, mental health and non-mental health
- Ability to make appropriate referrals, providing follow-up accordingly to ensure linkage
- Competently make decisions about the need for an emergency petition and/or alternative psychiatric evaluation
- Ability to complete an emergency petition and educate any appropriate party on the process
- Be able to address population of child, adolescent, adult, dual-diagnosis, co-occurring and elderly
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the medical implications when working with substance abuse consumers
- Work with families and involved persons to de-escalate the situation, make a crisis plan, and enlist cooperation with recommended treatment
- Provide accurate clinical information to family and involved persons related to recommendations and possibilities for treatment
- Work in a professional and collaborative way with police, fire and other community agencies when asked to do so
- Provide consultation and coordination to ER staff, if ER evaluation is necessary
- Appropriately and effectively document clinical and non-clinical information, regarding consumers, using CRS procedures
- Participate in and complete all required trainings
- Provide education in the community about the agency and all components of CRS when needed
- Check work e-mail and EHR according to agency protocol
- Able to provide clinical supervision and mentoring to interns and/or lesser licensed staff
- Abide by all Federal, State and local confidentiality regulations (ie: HIPAA, 42CFR Part 2, etc…)
- Comply with all mandatory reporting and duty to warn, according to Federal, State and local regulations
- Able to comply with and follow all of the programs' contractual and operational requirements, as outlined by your manager
- Other duties as assigned
What We Require
- Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field of study (MSW, MA, MS) and two (2) years related experience
- Current licensure in the state of Maryland LCSW-C/LCPC required
- Experience working with law enforcement
- Valid driver's license and proof of current automobile insurance
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field of study (MSW, MA, MS)
- Two (2) years related experience
- Current licensure in the state of Maryland LCSW-C/LCPC required
- Experience working with law enforcement
- Valid driver's license and proof of current automobile insurance
Benefits
- 403(b) with company match
- Licensure fee assistance
- Career growth opportunities
- Training and development
- Flexible work schedules
- Wellness program
Company overview
The Affiliated Santé Group is a leading behavioral health organization and the largest provider of crisis response services in Maryland, with operations extending to North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Founded in 1973 as part of the Rock Creek Foundation, the organization has evolved into a comprehensive behavioral health provider with over 50 years of community service experience. As the administrative organization for the Santé Group of Companies, it oversees a consortium of behavioral health service providers dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. The organization specializes in crisis intervention, outpatient mental health services, psychiatric recovery programs, senior outreach, and peer-led wellness centers. Their crisis response systems handle over 80,000 calls annually and provide immediate support through 24/7 call centers, mobile crisis teams, and urgent care services. With a strong commitment to recovery-oriented care, Santé focuses on person-centered treatment approaches that emphasize hope, resilience, and community integration. The organization operates multiple outpatient clinics, psychiatric rehabilitation programs, and specialized services for diverse populations including children, adults, seniors, and Spanish-speaking communities. Their innovative programs have been recognized as national models in behavioral health service delivery.