Co-Responder - Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) - Littleton

AllHealth Network • Littleton, CO

5d • $35 - $37

About The Position

AllHealth Network is currently looking for qualified licensed Therapist to join
our team of behavioral health service professionals on our team as Co-Responders
alongside Police Departments. As a team we strive every day to nurture growth
and recovery by caring for each other, our clients, and our future.

Job Description:

Therapist - Co-Responder

Our Forensics Team, working in tandem with law-enforcement officials to provide
responsive outreach services for members of our community who may be struggling
with mental health or substance abuse. The Co-Responder is embedded with a local
police department and will respond with officers to 9-1-1 calls for citizens who
appear to have a mental health or substance use concern, assisting in
de-escalation, assessing for safety and evaluating for higher level of care,
risk and needs (housing, food, medications, psychiatric services, medical issues
etc.) with the goal of crisis stabilization.

The Co-Responder is also responsible for navigating relevant mental health,
substance abuse, and medical services.
Written referrals are also received from officers after a call for service.
Primarily responsible for follow-up on written reports but may request the
Co-Responder make a face-to-face outreach with law enforcement as this
position provides behavioral health consultation, biopsychosocial assessment,
counseling, and evidence-based interventions to individuals, groups and/or
their families utilizing strength-based and recovery models of service
delivery.
You will need to carry a work cell phone, a 3-in-1 tablet/laptop, and other
applicable gear (tourniquet, flashlight, business cards, PBT, radio, etc.)
with you at all times.
Completion of an annual Co-Responder Safety regimen that will cover topics
such as officer safety, officer rescue, situational awareness, self-defense,
and first-aid.
Participation and successful completion of the 40-hour CIT Officer Training
is required within six months of hire (this will be arranged for you).
Follow all officer directives while on-scene as they relate to safety and law
enforcement.
Must work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, including law
enforcement officers, to efficiently meet the needs of clients within the
community.
Coordinate care with the Co-Responder Program’s Case Managers and other
AllHealth staff (Walk-in Center, Acute Treatment Unit, psychiatric providers,
and out-patient personnel).
Coordinate care with community resources, behavioral health facilities and
hospitals.
Work with individuals until clearly linked with community providers who can
assume ongoing treatment services.
Accurate and timely documentation of interventions and any subsequent
follow-up services. This includes record keeping required by funding sources,
and AllHealth Network.
Interface with the local police departments to provide education about the
Co-Responder Program, mental illness, various interventions, and other topics
and services that are available to both law enforcement and the community.
Be available for ride-a-longs with on-boarding Co-Responders, Case Managers
and AllHealth staff who request one.
Maintain a collaborative relationship with our law enforcement partners to
include professional interactions, feedback on referrals, impact on the
community, and new or changed community resources.
Follow all AllHealth Network policies and procedures as applicable to this
position, including those related to confidentiality, release of information
and record keeping.
Complete and follow through with financial and clinical information necessary
to ensure reimbursement for services provided to consumers by all payers.
Demonstrate professional and courteous behaviors while interacting with any
and all community services (hospital, behavioral health facilities,
resources, etc.) to maintain and enhance our community partnerships.
Attend all mandatory AllHealth Network meetings.
Complete all mandatory trainings for this position, your licensure, and as
directed by AllHealth and/or our law enforcement partners.
Perform other duties within the scope of the position and within the
experience of the employee as may be requested or required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, disaster mental health, or similar field of study.
• Must have experience working in crisis situations.
• Experience working in or with the Criminal Justice System.
• Licensure is required (LPC, LMFT, LCSW).
• Ability to operate PC-based software programs including proficiency in Word, Excel and other computer-based systems.
• Possess advanced written and oral communication, decision making and problem-solving skills, and efficient time management. Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team; collaborating with other internal and external teams.
• Must possess own transportation, have a good driving record, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Navigating relevant mental health, substance abuse, and medical services.
• Follow-up on written reports but may request the Co-Responder make a face-to-face outreach with law enforcement
• Provide behavioral health consultation, biopsychosocial assessment, counseling, and evidence-based interventions to individuals, groups and/or their families utilizing strength-based and recovery models of service delivery.
• Carry a work cell phone, a 3-in-1 tablet/laptop, and other applicable gear (tourniquet, flashlight, business cards, PBT, radio, etc.) with you at all times.
• Completion of an annual Co-Responder Safety regimen that will cover topics such as officer safety, officer rescue, situational awareness, self-defense, and first-aid.
• Participation and successful completion of the 40-hour CIT Officer Training is required within six months of hire
• Follow all officer directives while on-scene as they relate to safety and law enforcement.
• Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, including law enforcement officers, to efficiently meet the needs of clients within the community.
• Coordinate care with the Co-Responder Program’s Case Managers and other AllHealth staff (Walk-in Center, Acute Treatment Unit, psychiatric providers, and out-patient personnel).
• Coordinate care with community resources, behavioral health facilities and hospitals.
• Work with individuals until clearly linked with community providers who can assume ongoing treatment services.
• Accurate and timely documentation of interventions and any subsequent follow-up services. This includes record keeping required by funding sources, and AllHealth Network.
• Interface with the local police departments to provide education about the Co-Responder Program, mental illness, various interventions, and other topics and services that are available to both law enforcement and the community.
• Be available for ride-a-longs with on-boarding Co-Responders, Case Managers and AllHealth staff who request one.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with our law enforcement partners to include professional interactions, feedback on referrals, impact on the community, and new or changed community resources.
• Follow all AllHealth Network policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including those related to confidentiality, release of information and record keeping.
• Complete and follow through with financial and clinical information necessary to ensure reimbursement for services provided to consumers by all payers.
• Demonstrate professional and courteous behaviors while interacting with any and all community services (hospital, behavioral health facilities, resources, etc.) to maintain and enhance our community partnerships.
• Attend all mandatory AllHealth Network meetings.
• Complete all mandatory trainings for this position, your licensure, and as directed by AllHealth and/or our law enforcement partners.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position and within the experience of the employee as may be requested or required.

Benefits

• Positive, collaborative team culture
• Competitive compensation structure
• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings 401k, company match up to 50% of the first 6% contributed
• Excellent Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Off
• Licensure Support: Free supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs
• Additional Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level