BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CO-RESPONDER CLINICIAN
Company: Clear Creek County, Colorado
Location: Idaho Springs
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Clear Creek Health Assistance Team (CCHAT) comprises a
Community Paramedic and a Behavioral Health Co-responder Clinician.
The team operates within the 911 system and Community Integrated
Healthcare Service (CIHCS) with the goal of reducing the detriments
of a mental or behavioral health crisis and provide support to
other vulnerable populations in Clear Creek County. The team
responds to appropriately screened 911 calls to provide
trauma-informed, client centered responses to individuals in
crisis. The team also partners with local Law Enforcement (LE)
agencies to respond to crisis calls for service that require an LE
presence. CCHAT response includes welfare checks, trespassing,
suicidal parties, and other appropriate call types. To help reduce
the reliance on emergency services, the CCHAT team also receives
after-hours referrals from EMS/Fire/LE/Community Partners and
provides follow-up care through CIHCS enrollment and/or resource
navigation utilizing local and regional resources. The Behavioral
Health Co-responder Clinician assists the CCHAT Program Director in
developing/maintaining community partnerships and
developing/updating program protocols in line with best practices.
The clinician is experienced, creative, and adaptable to help
provide unique solutions to each client. The clinician thinks
critically, demonstrates safety, and works well in a
multi-disciplinary team environment.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:
EDUCATION:
Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work,
or a closely related degree from an accredited program.
Ability to be licensed as an LCSW/LPC/LMFT/LAC or another
appropriate licensure in the State of Colorado within one year of
date of hire is required.
Current License as an LCSW/LPC/LMFT/LAC or another appropriate
licensure in the State of Colorado is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum two years of experience in crisis intervention and verbal
de-escalation, working with individuals experiencing moderate to
severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use
disorders, and working with diverse and at-risk populations on
resource navigation.
CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIAL LICENSES:
LAC or CACIII preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical requirements described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing
essential functions of this job.
Typical Physical Demands: Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach,
drive, operate standard office equipment such as a phone, computer,
facsimile, copier/printer, and other business machines. Occasional
lifting up to 40 lbs.
Typical Mental Demands: Ability to give, receive and analyze
information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and
articulate goals and action plans. Must understand people from all
walks of life and be able to communicate effectively with them.
Working Conditions:
This position requires evening (until 7pm) and weekend hours. Some
local travel (in a county vehicle) for prescheduled visits as well
as Safe Transport to regional Detox/Mental Health facilities. Will
ride with a Community Paramedic working with Clear Creek EMS in
response to mental health related 911 calls and CIHCS visits. Due
to the nature of 911 response, this position will be considered an
essential service an require travel and response in inclement
weather conditions.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
None.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list
of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Clear Creek County
provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled
persons.
Compensation details: 73600-91949PI660637ef7b44-25448-33908913
Keywords: Clear Creek County, Colorado, Commerce City , BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CO-RESPONDER CLINICIAN, Healthcare , Idaho Springs, Colorado
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