Behavioral Health Co-Responder Clinician: Swing Shift

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); Vor Ort; USD 49.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City and County of Denver, via the Denver Police Department, is seeking a Behavioral Health Co-Responder Clinician to provide on-scene crisis intervention and coordinated care alongside first responders. The role emphasizes professional judgment and adherence to departmental standards in a rotating swing shifts schedule.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in a related field and licensure (LPC/LCSW or LMFT) with Colorado licensure prior to start date.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Counseling, or related field.
• Two years of crisis intervention and risk assessment experience with individuals experiencing mental illness or substance use.
• Licensure as LPC, LCSW, LMFT or equivalent with Colorado licensure prior to start date.

Aufgaben

• Respond to calls with Public Safety personnel and provide on-scene behavioral health evaluations and crisis intervention.
• Provide de-escalation on scene, by phone, and in various environments where crisis occurs.
• Assess risk of harm to self or others; develop safety plans and arrange appropriate higher level of care.

Kenntnisse

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

De-escalation

Public safety collaboration

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Social Work / related field

Jobbeschreibung

The City and County of Denver, via the Denver Police Department, is seeking a Behavioral Health Co-Responder Clinician to provide on-scene crisis intervention and coordinated care alongside first responders. The role emphasizes professional judgment and adherence to departmental standards in a rotating swing shifts schedule.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in a related field and licensure (LPC/LCSW or LMFT) with Colorado licensure prior to start date.