Crisis Response Counselor

The High Point Police Department is seeking an experienced crisis counselor needed to provide evidenced based behavioral health and substance use interventions to individuals identified by City of High Point first responders and other city employees. Responsibilities will include responding to emergency and non-emergency calls with police officers to engage clients that are experiencing mental/behavioral health crisis, meeting clients in the community, assessing clients for safety, determining appropriate level of care, and providing clinical or non-clinical treatment. The Crisis Counselor will be providing services in real time with the support of the High Point Police Department. Works closely with multiple departments and community members on special projects, programs, and referrals. Work also involves a follow-up component to connect identified individuals with available community resources.