Co-Response Clinician-Crisis Intervention Team (54740)

HEALTH SOLUTIONS; Trinidad (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous benefits package

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Wellness program

403(b) retirement with match

Additional insurance options

Job summary

Health Solutions is seeking a CIT Co-Responder Clinician in Trinidad, CO to provide early intervention, referrals, and de-escalation services for behavioral health concerns identified by Trinidad Police Officers. The role requires a Master’s degree in social work and license eligibility, with strong collaboration across community networks and Health Solutions programs.

Tasks include crisis intervention, resource linkage, case management, and education for officers, clients, and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or closely related field and eligible for license within specified time frame.
• Experience with substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring disorders.
• Strong documentation, time management, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Trinidad Police Department officers on mental health related calls; triage, crisis intervention, assess needs, provide resources, link with treatment.
• Assess referrals for appropriateness for Health Solutions services.
• Provide case management including linking to services, monitoring, follow-up, and crisis management.
• Deliver services in office, community, or client home settings.
• Make referrals and act as liaison with community agencies and natural supports.
• Conduct in-reach and out-reach at designated facilities as appropriate.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and others to identify strengths and treatment needs.
• Assist in developing community-based resources for social, vocational, and leisure skills.
• Maintain communication with Health Solutions programs and coordinate for emergency services when needed.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Spanish language skills

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Trinidad - Trinidad, CO 81082

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $63,060.60 - $80,358.52 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Health Solutionsis a premier wellness center focused on whole-person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

We’re hiring aCIT Co-ResponderClinicianto join us atour Rural Health Solutions location in collaboration withTrinidad Police Department. Must be available to work Tuesday-Friday from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM, with the flexibility to adjust the schedule as needed to meet the needs of the program.

What You’d Be Doing

As aCIT-Co-Responder Clinician,you wouldprovide early intervention assessment, referrals and clinical de-escalation services to persons in the community that are identified by Trinidad Police Officers as having behavioral health related concerns. To provide information, education, liaison, and transition services to various networks within Health Solutions and with federal, state, and community-based agencies and resources. To meet the contractual obligations of a sole source contract with the Trinidad Police Department. To provide training and on-going education for officers to increase awareness of crisis de-escalation, mental health and substance use issues and intervention. To provide family members with necessary information and education to further assist persons with mental illness and substance use disorders and for themselves.

• Accompany Trinidad Police Department officers on mental health related calls in the community, triage, provide crisis intervention, assess needs and provide resources, link with treatment
• Assessment of all referrals to determine appropriateness for services at Health Solutions
• Provide case management services including linking to services, monitoring, follow-up, and crisis management for clients
• Provide services to meet need: office based, community based, or in the client’s home
• Make appropriate referrals to and act as liaison with community agencies, service providers, and natural support systems
• Provide in-reach and out-reach at designated facilities as assigned/appropriate
• Collaboration with client(s), family members, and significant others in identifying strengths and treatment needs
• Work with client and family/support system for appropriate service delivery
• Provide assistance in developing community-based resources for social, vocational, and leisure skills
• Maintain communication and links with other Health Solutions programs e.g. Crisis Services, Outpatient, Case Management, Vocational, and Recovery Services programs
• Coordination for emergency services when clinically indicated/medically necessary; risk/lethality assessment (including inpatient admission)
• Resource acquisition and assistance with application for benefits and entitlements in collaboration with Case Management Team
• Assist clients with basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, medical and dental care, legal, vocational, and psychiatric services
• Provide on-going training and educational opportunities for officers to increase awareness of de-escalation, mental health and substance use intervention
• Provide family members with necessary information and education to further assist clients and themselves
• Participate in team meetings, clinical staffing’s, and clinical consultation as scheduled
• Utilize clinical practice guidelines, Health Solutions and State Division of Mental Health standards for appropriate service delivery
• Appropriately screen and assess referrals for admission into the Crestone Recovery program or other Health Solutions Networks; document, process and organize referrals in a timely manner
• Coordinate consumer needs and fosters relationships while working with Trinidad Police Department and other criminal justice representatives (jail, courts, Parole Probation etc…)
• Manage and maintain accurate and timely data collection and documentation database
• Work with management team on reports, presentations as assigned

What You’ll Like About Us

• Competitive pay. $59,619.89 - $80,358.60 (as determined by credentials and experience)
• Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
• HS Funded: EAP, Teladoc, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D, LTD
• Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
• Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Allstate Voluntary benefits
• Flexible work schedule
• Employee recognition and celebrations
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another
• Opportunities to serve our neighbors in Trinidad, Huerfano, and Las Animas counties

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For—The Must-Haves

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field will be considered contingent upon eligibility for license within a specified time frame.
• Experience working with SUD and Co-Occurring disorders
• Experience conducting brief therapy, working with different age groups, and individuals with acute behavioral health issues.
• Computer proficiency
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, and access to transportation during work hours
• Must be able to work Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

What We’d Like to See in You—The Nice-to-Haves

• Colorado clinical license (i.e., LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
• Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist or Licensed Addiction Counselor.
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexibility, and exceptional time management and documentation skills.
• Spanish language skills

Closing date:08/30/2026 - EOE M/F