Clinician III - Co-Responder

City of Longmont; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Co-Responder Clinician III to join their dynamic team. This role involves responding to mental health emergencies alongside public safety personnel, providing critical clinical interventions, and ensuring continuity of care for individuals in crisis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical crisis intervention and a passion for community service. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing behavioral health challenges while working in a supportive and diverse environment. If you are dedicated to enhancing community well-being and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply and be part of this vital service.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

401(a) Money Purchase Plan

Life & Survivor Insurance

Long Term Disability

Tuition Assistance

Vacation and Sick Leave

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in clinical settings required.
• Master’s degree in social work or psychology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to behavioral health emergencies with clinical crisis interventions.
• Engage in follow-up care and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Collaborate with community agencies to support client progress.

Skills

Clinical crisis intervention

Behavioral health assessment

Resource navigation

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Master’s degree in social work or psychology

Tools

Clinical records management

Emergency response protocols

Job description

Job Announcement: 20250123 Co-Responder Clinician III

Co-Responder Clinician III:

• APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS.
• No applications will be accepted on this site.
• All applications HAVE TO BE SUBMITTED to longmontcolorado.gov/jobs.
• CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled.
• Department: Public Safety.
• Division: Collaborative Services.
• Hiring Range: $40.79 - $45.32/hour.
• 4 x Hour shifts, Varied Schedule (one team works early hours and the other later hours).
• Regular Full-time with Benefits.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance.
• Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.

Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible.

Definition:
Act as first responder to mental health emergency calls for service with Public Safety personnel (interdisciplinary team including a paramedicine professional and a law enforcement Officer). Provide primary de-escalation tactics and clinical crisis interventions to high-risk, high-acuity behavioral health emergencies. Provide expert clinical judgement in the field to inform police and paramedicine action and provide the most appropriate intervention at the time of Public Safety contact. The CORE Clinician engages in dynamic field contacts that can be rapidly changing and require immediate evaluation and intervention. CORE Clinicians can be responsible for resource navigation, preparing legal documents for transport to appropriate levels of care, including mental health holds, court ordered psychiatric evaluations, emergency commitments, and involuntary commitment petitions (court ordered substance use treatment). Expectation is to rely upon community resources and engagement to facilitate health and increase continuity of care. Will serve as a liaison to other community serving agencies. The Co Responder program is a flexible, dynamic system that will adapt to the community's needs.

Principal Duties:

• Respond to behavioral health calls for service with other Public Safety personnel (e.g., law enforcement, fire and paramedicine professionals) and provide clinical crisis intervention services, biopsychosocial evaluations, problem identification, scaffolding of skills, and referrals to appropriate resources. Responsible for brokering of services for clients in order to have a robust referral network that attends to the needs of our client population.
• Engage in follow-up care (within 72-hours) to help build relationships, solidify skill building, and advocacy for ongoing services.
• Execute appropriate mental health holds (to include M1 and M3), if applicable.
• Occasionally responsible for providing short-term case management.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
• Participate in team/department meetings, in-service trainings, clinical supervision and supervisory sessions as required.
• Perform outreach activities to members of our community that are struggling with behavioral health concerns.
• Perform training activities and engage in outreach events to inform community at large of CORE service offerings.
• Broker services with community agencies and stakeholders to ensure appropriate service offerings for community members in need.
• Transport clients as needed to appropriate destinations.
• Collaborate with other case management staff and agencies to support client progress.

Working Environment:
Operating out of a police vehicle with other team members including an assigned CORE Officer and Paramedic, to emergencies in the local area. Including but not limited to; Active Shootings, stabbings, major traffic accidents (fatal), menacing, SWAT team calls, armed suicidal calls, child abuse, domestic violence, serious medical emergencies, infectious disease exposure risk (scabies, bed bugs, hepatitis, etc.), narcotics related calls (overdose) and many others. Wear tactical/Bullet-Proof body armor during shifts due to inherent safety risks in responding to 911 emergencies with police officers. Actively utilize "scene safety" and personal safety (defensive tactics) training tools to maintain physical safety amidst 911 emergencies (often in unpredictable environments). Initial and follow-up contacts will occur in a variety of community environments including homes, emergency rooms, community partners, jail settings, parks, greenways, etc.

Often works off site and in the community, including homes, community agency sites, hospital emergency rooms, psychiatric units, nursing homes, jails, and juvenile detention facilities. General office environment. Regularly works with people in acute distress or crisis. May require travel to several sites throughout Boulder County to attend meetings. Co Responder Clinicians are stationed at the Longmont Department of Public Safety.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years' experience in clinical settings with experience performing clinical crisis interventions.
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or similar field.
• Current license as a LSW/LPCC in the State of Colorado.
• Special Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Intermediate/Advanced proficiency preferred.
• Must have valid Colorado Driver’s License and good driving record.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.

Selection:
The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening. Unescorted Security Clearance Required.

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled.

An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application process is available for this position on our website at www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs. Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information, call [phone].

The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.

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