Lakewood

Lakewood

Mental Health Co-Responder Clinician

Lakewood, CO · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$43k-$48kDetected 8 days ago
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About the role

  • The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration.
  • Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement.
  • All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate and timely case management records.
  • Identify and implement innovative solutions to improve Co-Responder services, team effectiveness, and community outcomes.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work, psychology or related field from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of two years of experience working in a multidisciplinary crisis environment.
  • Experience with case management with strong skills in creative problem solving and strength-based, trauma-informed framework.
  • Co-Responders are required to wear LPD-supplied bullet-resistant vests and carry required equipment when in the field.
  • Participate in team meetings, in-service training, and clinical supervision as required.

Compensation

  • The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applic

Benefits

  • Respond to behavioral health calls providing de-escalation, crisis intervention, assessment, evaluations, problem identification, and referrals to appropriate levels of care.
  • Assist and/or execute appropriate mental health holds (licensed clinicians).
  • Utilize M4 petition process when appropriate or provide education to individual's supports with this process
  • Provide education to support nets if applicable.
  • Participate in proactive, preventative outreach efforts to individuals struggling with behavioral health concerns.
  • Provide departmental training on behavioral health response strategies and best practices.
  • Represent the program at community partner meetings and community events to provide education on Co-Responder services.

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