Adams County
Sheriff's Office - Crisis Response Team Co-Responder
Adams County, Adams City, Colorado, United States
Overview
Provide crisis intervention, case management, and resources to community members and support law enforcement by responding to calls for service involving persons who need assistance due to mental health-related needs, substance use-related needs, those experiencing homelessness, and those who need a resolution outside of the criminal justice path. Responsibilities
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation on scene, via telephone, and in a variety of environments including parks, homes, businesses, fields, emergency rooms, and other places where a person in crisis is located. Collaborate with law enforcement, community members, and community organizations to provide person-centered crisis intervention, assessment, and creation of safety plans; identify support systems and barriers to community member wellness, mitigate community member risk factors for behavioral health needs, and refer community members to subsequent resources and treatment for mental health and/or substance use issues. Assess a person’s risk of harm to self or others, build safety plans with impacted community members, and arrange needed resources or immediate placement for the safety of an individual and/or the community. Collaborate with other co-responders, law enforcement, court personnel, and external providers to provide services including intervention and diversion. Maintain relationships with community agencies and other public agencies in carrying out treatment/service plans. Maintain and update health records within established departmental or program-directed timelines. Complete accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure proper monitoring and application of the program. Adhere to the goals and objectives, policies and procedures, standards, and protocols of the Crisis Response Unit (CRU). Participate in required training as mandated by the Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Division, and the Crisis Response Unit Supervisor. Comply with all laws, including those protecting the privacy and security of protected health information. Comply with all applicable CORHIO policies. Adhere to all ACSO policies and procedures. Qualifications
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university focused on counseling, social work, psychology, or related field. License Candidacy or licensure in a mental health profession in the State of Colorado (Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist, etc.). A valid Colorado Driver’s License is required. Preferred Requirements
Certified Addiction Counselor Credential (CAC, LAC, MAC). Previous experience working with law enforcement or in the criminal justice system. Skills
Ability to provide field-based crisis intervention and short-term individual and community case management. Knowledge of best practices related to crisis response and intervention. Strong knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and mental health hold process. Ability to be flexible in scheduling to meet the needs of the community in a first-responder capacity (some evening hours, weekends, and holidays required).
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Provide crisis intervention, case management, and resources to community members and support law enforcement by responding to calls for service involving persons who need assistance due to mental health-related needs, substance use-related needs, those experiencing homelessness, and those who need a resolution outside of the criminal justice path. Responsibilities
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation on scene, via telephone, and in a variety of environments including parks, homes, businesses, fields, emergency rooms, and other places where a person in crisis is located. Collaborate with law enforcement, community members, and community organizations to provide person-centered crisis intervention, assessment, and creation of safety plans; identify support systems and barriers to community member wellness, mitigate community member risk factors for behavioral health needs, and refer community members to subsequent resources and treatment for mental health and/or substance use issues. Assess a person’s risk of harm to self or others, build safety plans with impacted community members, and arrange needed resources or immediate placement for the safety of an individual and/or the community. Collaborate with other co-responders, law enforcement, court personnel, and external providers to provide services including intervention and diversion. Maintain relationships with community agencies and other public agencies in carrying out treatment/service plans. Maintain and update health records within established departmental or program-directed timelines. Complete accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure proper monitoring and application of the program. Adhere to the goals and objectives, policies and procedures, standards, and protocols of the Crisis Response Unit (CRU). Participate in required training as mandated by the Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Division, and the Crisis Response Unit Supervisor. Comply with all laws, including those protecting the privacy and security of protected health information. Comply with all applicable CORHIO policies. Adhere to all ACSO policies and procedures. Qualifications
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university focused on counseling, social work, psychology, or related field. License Candidacy or licensure in a mental health profession in the State of Colorado (Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist, etc.). A valid Colorado Driver’s License is required. Preferred Requirements
Certified Addiction Counselor Credential (CAC, LAC, MAC). Previous experience working with law enforcement or in the criminal justice system. Skills
Ability to provide field-based crisis intervention and short-term individual and community case management. Knowledge of best practices related to crisis response and intervention. Strong knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and mental health hold process. Ability to be flexible in scheduling to meet the needs of the community in a first-responder capacity (some evening hours, weekends, and holidays required).
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