Co-Responder Clinician - Denver Police Department

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

4d•$35 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Behavioral Health Co-Responder Clinician. Behavioral Health Co-Responder Clinicians provide intensive professional crisis intervention and management including assessments, crisis counseling, 27-65 evaluation and documentation, level of care determination, acute safety planning, referral and connection to appropriate resources alongside Public Safety personnel (Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire) or in Denver 9-1-1 Communications Center. This role requires independent judgement and a significant understanding and application of principles and department standards. This classification may require working weekends and holidays, and rotating on-call shifts, working outside of regular scheduled hours.

Requirements

Independent judgement
Significant understanding and application of principles and department standards
Valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Respond to appropriate calls for service with Public Safety personnel (e.g., law enforcement, fire, EMS) and provide on-scene behavioral health evaluations/problem identification, crisis interventions, crisis treatment/care plans and make referrals which are consistent with the identified needs in the plan of care and/or by the client.
Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation on scene, via telephone, and in a variety of environments including parks, homes, businesses, fields, emergency rooms, and other places where a person in crisis is located alongside first responder partner.
Assesses a person’s risk of harm to self or others, builds safety plans with impacted community members, and arranges needed resources or immediate placement to higher level of care for the safety of an individual and/or the community.
Collaborates with law enforcement, fire fighters, paramedics and EMTs, Denver 9-1-1, community members, and community organizations to provide person-centered crisis intervention, assessment, and creation of safety plans; identifies support systems and barriers to community member wellness, mitigates community member risk factors for behavioral health needs, and refers community members to subsequent resources and treatment for mental health and/or substance use issues.
Works to complete accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure proper monitoring and application of the program.
Engage in follow-up care (within 72-hours) when appropriate and necessary for acute and high risk clients to help build relationships, solidify skill building, and advocacy for ongoing services.
Provides critical incident debriefing to clients and/or staff after significant incidents and recommends intervention strategies.
Testifies in court as needed by providing expert testimony and preparing reports.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other City agencies to support core functions of the City during a City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor.