Co-Responder Therapist-Licensed or Unlicensed (00088)

Axis Health System; Montrose, Delta (CO, CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HDHP or PPO)

Health Savings Account

Dental

Flexible Spending Account

Vision

Dependent Care Account

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401k offering up to 4% match

College Invest plans

Annual Wellness Benefits

Professional development benefits

All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years

Personal Days

9 Company Paid Holidays

Loan Repayment Programs

Job summary

Axis Health System seeks a Co-Responder Therapist to join a law enforcement/EMT response team in Delta or Montrose, CO. The role covers crisis intervention, de-escalation, risk assessment, and linkage to community resources during 911 responses.

Requires a 4-year degree in a mental health field and at least 2 years of relevant experience; Colorado license eligibility is preferred. Competitive benefits accompany full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a recognized mental health field and at least 2 years of mental health experience.
• Preferred: Master's degree and Colorado license eligibility or licensure.
• Crisis intervention experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond as a first responder to behavioral health crises in coordination with first responders.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, brief counseling, and referrals.
• Documentation and linkage to community resources for continuity of care.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Organized

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Confidentiality & security

Crisis intervention

Brief Solution Focused Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

DBT coaching

Mental status evaluations

Risk assessment

Community service delivery

Involuntary holds knowledge

HIPAA & 42 CFR

Community resources knowledge

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Internet access

Office equipment operation

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in recognized mental health profession

Master's degree in recognized mental health profession

Colorado license eligible / Licensed (LPC/LMFT/LCSW/PsyD)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Internet access

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Montrose, CO 81401

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $22.00 - $38.21 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Road Warrior

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Health Care

Co-Responder Therapist – Full Time – Delta or Montrose, CO

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications

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. Preferred experience: 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.

Driver’s License

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.

Salary

Therapist-Unlicensed: Starts at $23.00 (Base Rate $22.00 + Locale $1.00) - $26.64, hourly

Therapist-Licensed: Starts at $32.88 (Base Rate $31.88 + Locale $2.50) - $38.21, hourly

There is a locale differential at our Delta and Montrose worksites. Pay range considers preferred experience and preferred education as described above.

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical (HDHP or PPO)
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision
• Dependent Care Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401k offering up to 4% match
• College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits
• Professional development benefits
• (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
• Personal Days
• (9) Company Paid Holidays
• Loan Repayment Programs

Physical demands

This community-based position functions in partnership with first responders on patrol or at a dispatch location. The employee will spend most of a workday in a vehicle issued by the first responder partner. The employee must be able to sit for longer periods of time in a vehicle and tolerate the movement of driving. Office space is available as needed for administrative activities.

Employee may occasionally be required to exert moderate levels of physical energy when response conditions require self-defense, ambulation assistance, or physical safety intervention.

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop.

May be exposed to stressful situations that involve enraged, distraught and/or intoxicated individuals with possible mental health issues.

Possible potential exposure to communicable disease.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills

• 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

Additional eligibility requirements

Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, de-escalation training within 90 days of hire, BLS certification required upon hire.

About our Axis Health System

We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. As a therapist in our clinic, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources for your patients. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

About Montrose/Delta/Hotchkiss

If you’re interested in archaeology, hiking, biking, boating, rafting, hunting, exploring, or kayaking – Montrose is the place for you!

Montrose and the surrounding area are perfect for an outdoor enthusiast. Black Canyon National Park, just east of the San Juan Mountains is just minutes away and to the west, the Uncompahgre Plateau is waiting to be explored. Here, you are surrounded by the many opportunities and adventures waiting to happen. From hiking and biking to kayaking and rafting with breath taking views of our majestic landscape. When in Hotchkiss you can explore their vineyards and museums or find you self at the art center appreciating all the creativity or taking an art class yourself! Montrose has an airport within 10 minutes from our Montrose locations, which has daily service to Denver, Dallas and Phoenix (including several other major US cities). Learn more about our area here: Visit Montrose, CO.