Full-Time Behavioral Health Co-Responder Clinician
Job Description
**While the full salary range for the Behavioral Health Co-Responder Clinician position is $31.62 – $47.41 hourly / $65,769.60 – $98,612.80 annually, the anticipated hiring range is $31.62 – $39.50 hourly / $65,769.60 – $82,160.00 annually. Final salary DOQ.**
Candidates hired are eligible to receive a $1,500.00 sign on bonus (while grant funds are available).
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Under the general supervision of the Behavioral Health Response Program Manager, the Behavioral Health Co-Responder Clinician responds to mental health emergency calls for service with Public Safety personnel (Sheriff’s Office, Fire/Rescue). Utilizes skills on scene to de-escalate, assess, and intervene in the moment of crisis. Prepares legal documents for transition to the appropriate levels of care, including 27-10 (M-1) mental health holds. Contacted individuals may be evaluated for transport to the most appropriate destination which could include in-patient facilities, crisis centers, or other locations as needed. Behavioral Health Co-Responder Clinicians manage follow-up with community members to connect them with resources and behavioral health treatment after a crisis has concluded. Case management to include treatment plan development, resource navigation and community outreach and resource integration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience, post licensure in crisis counseling, verbal-de-escalation, working with diverse and at-risk populations, community networking and resource delivery.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that satisfies the requirements of the job as approved by the Sheriff.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: Current license as a LCSW/LPC/LMFT in the State of Colorado.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE: Experience working and collaborating with law enforcement officials.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: LAC or CAC.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within the initial probationary period.
- Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
- Must be available for on-call work schedule assignments that require working nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must successfully complete the initial probationary period and training.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
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