Embedded Police Mental Health Professional
All are welcome! People of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply!
$6,000 Retention Bonus!!
This position is eligible for a $6,000 retention bonus ($2,500 paid after 6 months of service with the remainder paid after 12 months of service).
Salary Range
Dependent upon qualifications:
Base Salary: $66,752.48 - $80,805.63
Benefits eligibility includes (but not limited to):
- Enjoy ample Paid Time Off, beginning with a generous allocation of 22 days (based on accrual)
- 10 additional days off, comprised of 8 holidays and 2 personal days.
- Comprehensive coverage for your health needs with our insurance plans that include medical, dental, and vision options. Choose from high-deductible or traditional plans to suit your budget and preferences.
- Discover the incredible benefits of our exclusive FSA/HSA accounts.
- Our Employee Assistance Program offers comprehensive support to employees.
- Enjoy exclusive perks like discounted concert tickets, convenient home services, incredible travel deals, delectable dining experiences, and so much more!
- Employer-matched 401(k) plan
About Us
This mission of Canvas Health is to bring hope, healing, and recovery to people's lives.
Canvas Health's mental health and substance use disorder providers, clinicians, and staff bring their diverse lived experience to help inform and guide the care they provide to clients. Our integrated programs and services offer coordinated care to people of all ages in their homes, the community, and in our clinics. We strive for excellence in clinical care as we serve those living with mental illness, substance use disorders, crisis, unstable housing, and trauma. Canvas Health is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) specializing in serving clients who are on Medicaid.
Position Summary
Responsible for working with various officers to ensure community response to individuals with or without potential mental health concerns. Riding with an officer and responding to calls of persons in crisis to assist with de-escalation and connection with services. Conducting follow up visits on individuals identified as likely to benefit from access to services and connecting them to services. Seeking out homeless individuals in the response area to connect them with resources and services.
Location: Columbia Heights Police Department
Schedule: 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday, Initial scheduled 10am-6pm.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in social work, family therapy, or psychology
- MN licensed mental health professional (e.g., LPCC, LP, LICSW, LPCC, LMFT) with emphasis on clinical practice and eligibility to become a credentialed provider with insurance entities.
- Experience working with a variety of clients in an outreach, clinical, or case management role.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with law enforcement.
- Familiarity with substance abuse illnesses and homelessness
- Knowledge of the Anoka County mental health resources (crises, hospitals, group homes), as well as experience with case management.
As an essential healthcare provider, Canvas Health follows all local, state, and federal guidelines regarding COVID-19 precautions.
Canvas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Canvas Health will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.
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