Clinician I - CIT, Trinidad (54738)

HEALTH SOLUTIONS•Trinidad, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole-person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. We’re hiring a CIT Co-Responder Clinician to join us at our Rural Health Solutions location in collaboration with Trinidad Police Department. Must be available to work Tuesday-Friday from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM, with the flexibility to adjust the schedule as needed to meet the needs of the program.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field will be considered contingent upon eligibility for license within a specified time frame.
Experience working with SUD and Co-Occurring disorders
Experience conducting brief therapy, working with different age groups, and individuals with acute behavioral health issues.
Computer proficiency
Valid Colorado driver’s license, and access to transportation during work hours
Must be able to work Tuesday-Friday from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Nice To Haves

Colorado clinical license (i.e., LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist or Licensed Addiction Counselor.
Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team.
Flexibility, and exceptional time management and documentation skills.
Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

Accompany Trinidad Police Department officers on mental health related calls in the community, triage, provide crisis intervention, assess needs and provide resources, link with treatment
Assessment of all referrals to determine appropriateness for services at Health Solutions
Provide case management services including linking to services, monitoring, follow-up, and crisis management for clients
Provide services to meet need: office based, community based, or in the client’s home
Make appropriate referrals to and act as liaison with community agencies, service providers, and natural support systems
Provide in-reach and out-reach at designated facilities as assigned/appropriate
Collaboration with client(s), family members, and significant others in identifying strengths and treatment needs
Work with client and family/support system for appropriate service delivery
Provide assistance in developing community-based resources for social, vocational, and leisure skills
Maintain communication and links with other Health Solutions programs e.g. Crisis Services, Outpatient, Case Management, Vocational, and Recovery Services programs
Coordination for emergency services when clinically indicated/medically necessary; risk/lethality assessment (including inpatient admission)
Resource acquisition and assistance with application for benefits and entitlements in collaboration with Case Management Team
Assist clients with basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, medical and dental care, legal, vocational, and psychiatric services
Provide on-going training and educational opportunities for officers to increase awareness of de-escalation, mental health and substance use intervention
Provide family members with necessary information and education to further assist clients and themselves
Participate in team meetings, clinical staffings, and clinical consultation as scheduled
Utilize clinical practice guidelines, Health Solutions and State Division of Mental Health standards for appropriate service delivery
Appropriately screen and assess referrals for admission into the Crestone Recovery program or other Health Solutions Networks; document, process and organize referrals in a timely manner
Coordinate consumer needs and fosters relationships while working with Trinidad Police Department and other criminal justice representatives (jail, courts, Parole Probation etc…)
Manage and maintain accurate and timely data collection and documentation database
Work with management team on reports, presentations as assigned

Benefits

Competitive pay
Generous benefits package
paid holidays
PTO
EAP
tuition reimbursement
retirement
insurances
FSA
premier wellness program
Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles
Wellness benefits program available
HS Funded: EAP, Teladoc, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D, LTD
Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Allstate Voluntary benefits
Flexible work schedule
Employee recognition and celebrations
Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another
Opportunities to serve our neighbors in Trinidad, Huerfano, and Las Animas counties