Crisis Response Clinician — 4/10 Schedule, PSLF Eligible

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Denver Sheriff Department seeks Masters Level Clinicians to join the Crisis Response Team at the detention facilities in Denver, CO. You will provide crisis intervention, develop treatment plans, and support staff with mental health alerts in a correctional setting.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing supervision; bilingual Spanish skills are a plus. A 4-day/10-hour schedule at Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center or Denver County Jail is

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in correctional settings (jail/prison) required.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation experience required.
• Licensure: SWC/LSW or LPCC license per position; DORA licensure if from another state.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial clinical interviews and assigns mental health alerts.
• Evaluates clients and develops coordinated treatment plans.
• Provides ongoing crisis intervention and refers to community services.
• Presents case information to staff and trains on mental health issues.
• Prepares written reports and conducts evidence-based group therapy.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Crisis intervention

De-escalation techniques

Multidisciplinary team experience

Correctional setting experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Counseling, or related field

Job description

The Denver Sheriff Department seeks Masters Level Clinicians to join the Crisis Response Team at the detention facilities in Denver, CO. You will provide crisis intervention, develop treatment plans, and support staff with mental health alerts in a correctional setting.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing supervision; bilingual Spanish skills are a plus. A 4-day/10-hour schedule at Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center or Denver County Jail is