Job Opportunity: Mental Health Co-Responder w/the City of Seatac

Apply by: Sunday, 3/31 at 11:59pm Pacific

The Mental Health Co-Responder is a mental health professional that reports directly to the Chief of Police or designee. The position accompanies law enforcement officers on patrol to assist individuals with mental health, substance use, homelessness, and other social service needs. The duties include considerable public contact and are intended to bridge the gap between law enforcement, emergency medical response, and/or the social service needs of people within this population. The Mental Health Co-Responder will partner with law enforcement and community services to recommend, develop, plan, and initiate needed programs, policies, and procedures that will assist in addressing social service needs, and provide training and guidance to law enforcement officers and staff. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations and is a member of the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit.

We are looking for a forward thinking, self-motivated person, who is able to work with limited supervision and/or direction.  We are looking for someone with a vision of what this program will be.  If this is you, then we encourage you to apply!

To review the full job description and essential functions of the job, please click here. 

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