Case Worker - Dearborn Police Co-Responder Unit

Job description

Job Title: Case Worker - Dearborn Police Co-Responder Unit Job Status: Full-time: Job Summary: Under general supervision the Case Worker Dearborn Police Co-Responder partners with both the Co-Responder Therapist and Dearborn Police Officers to deliver in-field case management, crisis intervention, system navigation, and follow-up support for community members facing behavioral health, substance use, or social-service crises. This role emphasizes engagement, assessment, safety coordination, connection to services, advocacy, and ongoing support—rather than clinical diagnosis or treatment. The position assists individuals and families by conducting needs assessments, identifying required services, linking clients to appropriate resources, coordinating care, and ensuring continued assistance after the immediate crisis has passed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Respond to mental health or social-service-related 911 calls with the Co-Responder Therapist and law enforcement - Assist with on-scene engagement, safety coordination, de-escalation support, rapport building, and needs identification - Conduct non-clinical assessments, gather presenting information and support the clin...