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Colorado State Job Bank Co Responder - Mental Health Clinician - North Weld County in Greeley, Colorado
Job Location - Intensive Services Campus - Greeley, CO Salary Range - $56,485.00 - $84,829.00 Salary
Schedule: Wednesday Sunday 1:30 pm Midnight Additional Pay Incentive Available
North Range Behavioral Health and multiple Police Departments within Weld County have partnered together to create the Co-Responder program. This collaborative team will align and embed behavioral health staff in each respective police department, allowing for a behavioral health specialist to respond to the scene in the community with public safety officers. A full-time Mental Health Clinician is assigned to the team and scheduled during identified peak times for behavioral health calls.
As a Co-Responder Mental Health Clinician, you will partner with law enforcement agencies to provide case consultation, crisis intervention, service coordination, and referrals/linkage to resources for individuals who are identified as having mental health/substance use-related 911 calls.
Key Responsibilities: Conduct assessments, goal planning, and treatment for mental health and/or substance use issues, utilizing required instruments and formats within appropriate timelines. Develop and update strength-based treatment plans, continuing care plans, and discharge summaries; make timely referrals. Observe clients, assess diagnoses and mental status, and implement treatment plans based on clients needs and functioning levels. Collaborate with clinicians, law enforcement, external providers, and psychiatrists to ensure comprehensive care. Work with clients on safety planning, symptom management, support system identification, and risk mitigation. Teach clients behavioral skills, coping strategies, and problem-solving techniques to improve well-being and daily functioning. Support evidence-based practices to ensure effective interventions within the program. Provide case management and refer clients to additional resources (e.g., vocational, medical, housing, residential treatment). Maintain accurate electronic health records, ensuring ethical coding and billing in compliance with agency standards.
Qualifications: Master s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field. Valid driver s license and a driving record that meets insurability requirements. Successful competition of background, fingerprinting, and drug testing Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.
Experience: No prior experience is required, though it s preferred... for full information follow application link.