Behavioral Health Co-Responder Clinician (Sheriff's Office)

Arapahoe County•Centennial, CO

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Behavioral Health Response Program Manager, the Co-Responder Clinician responds to mental health emergency calls for service with Public Safety personnel (Sheriff's Office, Fire/Rescue). Utilize skills on scene to de-escalate, assess, and intervene in the moment of crisis. Prepare legal documents for transition to 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. Co-Responder Clinicians manage follow-up with community members to connect them with resources and behavioral health treatment after crisis has concluded. Case management to include treatment plan development, resource navigation and community outreach and resource integration.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the legal and ethical frameworks for area of licensure, as well as understanding of criteria for mental health care and treatment in Colorado statute (Title 27, Article 65, C.R.S.).
Working knowledge of major mental illness, traumatic brain injury, dementia, trauma-informed care, intellectual/developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, suicide assessment, safety planning and crisis de-escalation.
Knowledge of law enforcement accreditation standards at the Sheriff's Office.
Ability to use computer systems, including MS Office Suite programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers and other law enforcement/judicial personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively, in both verbal and written English, to include public speaking.
Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision-making.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with all staff.
Ability to get along well with others.
Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion.
A Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a closely related field.
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.
Current license as a LCSW/LPC/LMFT in the State of Colorado.
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within the initial probationary period.
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Experience working and collaborating with law enforcement officials.
LAC or CAC certification.

Responsibilities

Respond to Behavioral Health related 911 calls with public safety personnel 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.
Provide follow up as needed to individuals served via phone calls, messages, and on-site visits (accompanied by Deputy Sheriff’s, as needed).
Follow direction from the partnering Deputy Sheriff regarding on-scene safety and security measures and protocols.
Provide behavioral health consultation to Deputy Sheriff’s while responding to mental health related calls.
Provides mobile response to situations involving behavioral health concerns or crisis in a variety of community settings upon law enforcement request.
Conducts mental status, suicide, and risk assessment to provide psychological evaluations/problem identification, crisis interventions, referrals and linkage to resources.
Prepare legal documents for transition to appropriate level of care, if necessary.
Makes appropriate level of care decisions on scene and communicates, collaborates and creates relationships with multiple collateral agencies, including schools, hospitals, family members and significant others to facilitate referrals for needed community-based services and treatment.
Conducts follow-ups and interventions with community members, working to connect them to behavioral health care and other support resources in the community.
Documents all phone and face-to-face contacts and supplies documentation consistent with clinical and administrative policies and procedures and research related to the provision of services.
Maintains accurate and timely clinical records.