Co-Responder Clinician: Crisis Intervention & Community Wellness

Canon City Police Department; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cañon City Police Department is hiring a Co-Responder Clinician to join our community policing team. You will work with law enforcement to respond to behavioral health crises, provide crisis interventions, and connect individuals with resources in the least restrictive setting.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care with the goal of reducing unnecessary incarceration and hospitalization while improving access to care and coordination between agencies.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with individuals with mental illness or substance abuse.
• Two years completing psychiatric crisis assessments and formulating treatment plans; at risk assessments and crisis intervention.
• Experience with Trauma-Informed Care.
• Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one within sixty days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responds alongside law enforcement to behavioral health, mental health, substance use, and crisis-related calls for service.
• Provides field-based crisis intervention, emergency behavioral health evaluations, and short-term stabilization.
• Refers to community resources and follows up as appropriate to reduce unnecessary incarceration or hospitalization.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Mental health experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work / Clinical Psychology / Criminal Justice

Doctoral Degree in Social Work / Clinical Psychology / Criminal Justice

Job description

Cañon City Police Department is hiring a Co-Responder Clinician to join our community policing team. You will work with law enforcement to respond to behavioral health crises, provide crisis interventions, and connect individuals with resources in the least restrictive setting.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care with the goal of reducing unnecessary incarceration and hospitalization while improving access to care and coordination between agencies.