Mobile Mental Health Responder: Crisis & Referral

Boulder County; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Generous paid time off

Health plans including vision and/or-d

Public Service Leave

Job summary

Boulder County Community Services Department is hiring a Co-Responder in Louisville to support law enforcement on mental health calls. The role focuses on crisis intervention, de-escalation, and connecting individuals to behavioral health treatment on scene and during follow-up.

The position is full-time, grant-funded with an anticipated end date of 2027-06-30, located at 992 Via Appia Way, Louisville, with a 12:00pm–10:00pm Sunday–Wednesday schedule. Requires CO residency from start date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field with 2 years of experience for Co-Responder I
• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field with 2 years of experience for Co-Responder II
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; background check & fingerprinting required

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile response to law enforcement requests across community settings.
• Conduct mental status exams, suicide risk assessments, and determine involuntary treatment criteria.
• Spend adequate time with individuals to ensure accurate assessments.
• Make on-scene care decisions and coordinate referrals with schools, hospitals, families and other agencies.
• Perform telephone follow-ups and document interactions per policies.
• Attend monthly team meetings and clinical supervision.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Communication

Collaboration

Case management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field

Master’s degree in a behavioral health field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boulder County Community Services Department is hiring a Co-Responder in Louisville to support law enforcement on mental health calls. The role focuses on crisis intervention, de-escalation, and connecting individuals to behavioral health treatment on scene and during follow-up.

The position is full-time, grant-funded with an anticipated end date of 2027-06-30, located at 992 Via Appia Way, Louisville, with a 12:00pm–10:00pm Sunday–Wednesday schedule. Requires CO residency from start date.