Field-Based Behavioral Health Crisis Clinician

Longmont Department of Public Safety; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and leave benefits

Job summary

The City of Longmont Public Safety Department is seeking a licensed mental health professional to join its Collaborative Services team as a Co-Responder Clinician III (CORE Clinician). This field-based role works with a CORE Officer and Paramedic to respond to 911 calls involving mental health crises and behavioral health emergencies.

Responsibilities include immediate clinical assessments, crisis intervention, de-escalation, stabilization, and resource coordination, with connections to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Current Colorado license as LCSW or LPC.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience, including crisis intervention.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to behavioral health crises alongside law enforcement and paramedics.
• Conduct clinical assessments and biopsychosocial evaluations.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, stabilization, and referrals.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessments

De-escalation

Documentation

Community coordination

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Job description

The City of Longmont Public Safety Department is seeking a licensed mental health professional to join its Collaborative Services team as a Co-Responder Clinician III (CORE Clinician). This field-based role works with a CORE Officer and Paramedic to respond to 911 calls involving mental health crises and behavioral health emergencies.

Responsibilities include immediate clinical assessments, crisis intervention, de-escalation, stabilization, and resource coordination, with connections to