Co-Responder Therapist-Unlicensed (S0324)

Axis Health System•Durango, CO

1d•$25 - $28

About The Position

The role of the Co-Responder Therapist is to work in collaboration with a law enforcement officer or emergency medical technician to respond to community members whose need for urgent intervention was reported through the Emergency Communication Center (911). The team(s) specialize in de-escalation, problem-solving, risk assessment, and community resource linkage. Co-responder teams have demonstrated improved interactions between law enforcement, first responders, and the people they serve. Communities have also recognized savings by connecting people to appropriate services and resources, rather than using more costly, higher-level interventions. It is the role of the Co-Responder Therapist to act as a first responder to issues related to behavioral health crises which may include mental illness, substance use, and social determinants of health. The Co-Responder Therapist will utilize a working knowledge of crisis intervention approaches to provide intervention, support, risk evaluation and triage services for all populations utilizing the 911 system within the jurisdictional limits of the partner agency and program specifications. They will actively participate in patient continuity of care, brief counseling, referral, and prompt documentation. This includes an intense focus on community resourcing and linkage, requiring strong interpersonal skills and collaboration.

Requirements

Candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in one of the recognized mental health professions, and have a minimum of (2) two years’ experience in mental health field.
They will also have experience in an emergency service setting or demonstrated competency.
Must have current driver’s license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System commercial insurance agency.
They must also be able to complete and apply training with law enforcement agency including basic tactical intervention, scene safety, basic firearm safety, defensive driving, use of CAD and radio systems.
Must be knowledgeable regarding patient health information and HIPAA compliance.
Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines.
Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Must demonstrate the ability to be self-directed.
Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization’s confidentiality and security rules.
A working knowledge of crisis intervention approaches and their applications to clients with emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse problems.
Working knowledge of Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and DBT coaching skills.
Ability to perform mental status evaluations, differential diagnosis, and service coordination duties.
Ability to assess level of risk and treatment approaches and their applications to clients with emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse problems.
Make appropriate clinical judgment for resolution of client emergencies to a safe outcome.
Ability to deliver services in various community locations.
Working knowledge of involuntary mental health holds (27-65), and alcohol and drug Emergency Commitments (EC) and Involuntary Commitments (IC).
Working knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR, Pt. 2.
Knowledge of community health and behavioral health resources and their eligibility criteria.
Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and Internet access.
Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, copy machine, fax, and multi-line telephone.
Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to follow established universal precautions and report potential exposure to a communicable disease immediately
Must have current driver’s license and ability to be commercially insured and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System commercial insurance agency.
Travel required
Annual Flu immunization
Annual TB screening
de-escalation training within 90 days of hire
BLS certification required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in one of the recognized mental health professions and be Colorado License Eligible/Licensed LPC, LMFT, LCSW or PsyD in the State of Colorado.
Crisis intervention experience preferred.