Law Enforcement Liaison, Crisis Intervention

Lake Region/Bridgton

Position Overview
The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a full-time Crisis Police Liaison to join our Mobile Crisis Response Program, supporting the Portland area. The Police Liaison staff works primarily under the agreement between The Opportunity Alliance and the Bridgton Police Department, providing immediate intervention as identified and appropriate to the provision of crisis services. This individual supports the police department by co-responding with officers to calls for service to stabilize individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.

Who We Are

At The Opportunity Alliance, we are dedicated to "Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future." Our mission is to work collaboratively with individuals, families, and communities to build better lives and stronger communities through advocacy, leadership, and support. If you are looking to be on the front lines of critical mental health care, we invite you to apply to the Law Enforcement Liaison, Crisis Intervention position.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has adult mental healthcare experience (experience with crisis intervention, psychiatric triage and advocacy preferred)
• Has a belief that recovery is possible and maintains agency perspectives of recovery and treatment that is guided by the needs of the client.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to major incidents and psychiatric trauma
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, E-mail, and the Internet required. 
• Ability to work across differing systems, within a team framework, which encompass different rules, governing policies and leadership styles across cultural perspectives required.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings/trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area.  This may include transportation of clients or driving to agency locations to complete work.  A good driving record is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Science, Criminology, or equivalently related discipline.
• MHRT-CSP (crisis services provider) certification or ability to achieve within 30 days of employment required.
• Ability to pass a criminal background, child protective service, and sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and debarment list.
• Must be able to meet all CCCR and Police Department standards and qualifications as required.

About the Law Enforcement Liaison, Crisis Intervention position

• The Law Enforcement Liaison, Crisis Intervention position provides onsite crisis assessment, intervention planning, and risk determination for harm to self or others and general mental health consultations as needed.
• Coordinates with area Police Departments to aid directly or to coordinate with the local mobile crisis response regarding emergency psychiatric needs and short-term follow-up.
• Provides crisis services within the community, coordinates with local service providers in a number of settings including schools and healthcare facilities.
• Engages in community outreach and education around general crisis work, substance use, and mental health related issues.

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week position. Set schedule will be determined by the program. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

• Location: Maine office is located in South Portland, this position serves the Lake Region and will based out of Bridgton, ME.
  • Work is done in person (in the office and, or community) with potential for some remote work.
     

Why Work for The Opportunity Alliance?

At The Opportunity Alliance, we're dedicated to helping people reach for a brighter future. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission of building better lives and stronger communities. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and appreciated.

The Opportunity Alliance is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
 

Your Next Steps

If you are ready to make a difference and embark on a rewarding career with us, apply now. We look forward to working together to create positive change in the lives of those we serve.

The Opportunity Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:

(offered to full-time and part-time employees)

• Generous paid time off accrual
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year 
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost 
• Dental and Vision insurance options 
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances 
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits

Who we are…

The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.

Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.

The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Community Building
• Family & Early Childhood Education
• Economic Resources

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The Opportunity Alliance is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are viewing this posting on a third-party site, please visit our website at https://opportunityalliance.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers to apply.

Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application.

Thank you!