Overview

Tompkins County Whole Health’s Mental Health Services is expanding its Law Enforcement Co-Response program called the Crisis Alternatives Response and Engagement (CARE) Team with the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office. Mental Health Services of Tompkins County Whole Health is seeking a CARE Team Licensed Clinical Therapist (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT) who is passionate about providing clinical intervention and support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in the community. The CARE Team Licensed Clinical Therapist will partner with assigned Tompkins County Sheriff’s Deputies and respond to mental and behavioral health crisis calls the are received by 911 Dispatch.

The CARE Team Licensed Clinical Therapist should have or be able to obtain a NYS driver’s license by the time of appointment and will provide crisis intervention/de-escalation, psychological and risk assessments/safety planning. The therapist will also utilize their knowledge of systems to make referrals to community service providers and provide follow up support for individuals in the community living with behavioral health disorders as a member of a co-response team. The goal of the co-response team is to provide greater access to community mental health services to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations and divert individuals from the criminal justice system whenever possible.

This is a full time 40 hour/week position, Monday-Friday 2:00PM-10:00PM daily. Salary includes a shift differential. This position does not require a civil service exam.

Learn more about the CARE Team by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onnjJwB6NgM

About Tompkins County Whole Health

Tompkins County Whole Health, a joint public health and mental health organization, provides numerous programs and services for Tompkins County residents. Learn more at: tompkinscountyny.gov/health

Our Mission:
Our mission is to build a healthy, equitable community in Tompkins County by addressing the root causes of health disparities and integrating mental, physical and environmental health.

Our Vision:
We envision a future where every person in Tompkins County can achieve wellness.

Our Intent:
An integrated and empowered team, advancing a collaborative effort to promote prevention and equitably improve individual and population health.