City of Longmont
Co-Responder Clinician III – City of Longmont
This role is a senior clinician position in the City of Longmont’s Collaborative Services Division, working directly with public safety personnel to provide emergency mental health care.
Base pay range $85,488.00/yr – $94,972.00/yr
Job Announcement – 20250259
Department: Public Safety Division: Collaborative Services Status: Regular Full-Time with Benefits Schedule: 4×10‑hour shifts, varied schedule (designed for 4 teams. One set of teams work early hours; the other works later hours but this is subject to change as needed) Closing date: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE ONLY:
www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs
Applications submitted anywhere else—including this site—will NOT be accepted.
Compensation
Anticipated 2026 Pay: $41.10 – $45.66/hour
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending
Defined Benefit Pension
401(a) Money Purchase Plan
Life & Survivor Benefits
Term Life & AD&DD
Long‑Term Disability
Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty Leave
FMLA, Military Leave
Parental & Caregiver Leave
Sick Leave
40 hours of Vacation credited upon hire
Holiday Pay
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Optional voluntary benefits are also available.
Position Summary The
Co-Responder Clinician III (CORE Clinician)
acts as a first responder to mental health emergencies in partnership with public safety personnel—including paramedicine professionals and law enforcement officers.
This Role Provides
Primary de‑escalation and clinical crisis intervention
Rapid assessment of high‑risk, high‑acuity behavioral health emergencies
Critical clinical judgment to guide police and medical actions
Field‑based evaluation, stabilization, and facilitation of appropriate follow‑up care
Clinicians Handle Dynamic, Rapidly Evolving Situations And May Prepare Legal Documents For Transport Or Admission To Appropriate Levels Of Care, Including:
Mental health holds
Court‑ordered psychiatric evaluations
Emergency commitments
Involuntary substance use treatment petitions
The CORE program is flexible and continuously adapts to community needs. Clinicians also serve as liaisons to community service agencies and play a key role in connecting individuals to long‑term support.
Principal Duties
Respond to behavioral health calls alongside law enforcement, fire, and paramedicine personnel.
Provide clinical crisis intervention, biopsychosocial evaluations, problem identification, and referrals.
Scaffold skill‑building and broker services through a strong community referral network.
Conduct follow‑up within 72 hours to support continuity of care.
Execute mental health holds (M1 and M3), when appropriate.
Provide short‑term case management as needed.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Participate in team meetings, in‑service trainings, clinical supervision, and departmental activities.
Conduct community outreach for individuals in behavioral health crisis.
Deliver training and participate in outreach events to educate the community on CORE services.
Collaborate with community agencies and stakeholders for coordinated support.
Transport clients as needed.
Work closely with case management partners and allied agencies to support client success.
Working Environment Clinicians respond
from a police vehicle
with an assigned CORE Officer and Paramedic to major emergencies, including:
Active shootings, stabbings, major traffic accidents (including fatalities)
Menacing, SWAT incidents, armed suicidal subjects.
Child abuse, domestic violence.
Serious medical emergencies.
Exposure to infectious diseases (scabies, bed bugs, hepatitis, etc.)
Overdose and narcotics‑related calls
Safety Conditions Require
Wearing tactical/bullet‑proof body armor.
Using defensive tactics and scene safety practices.
Clinicians Work Throughout The Community, Including
Homes, parks, greenways.
Emergency rooms, psychiatric units, nursing homes.
Jail and juvenile detention facilities.
Community agency sites.
Some work occurs in traditional office settings. Regular contact with individuals experiencing acute crisis is expected. Travel throughout Boulder County may be required.
Clinicians are stationed at the
Longmont Department of Public Safety .
Qualifications
Minimum two years of experience in clinical settings providing crisis interventions.
Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
Current Colorado LCSW or LPC license.
Valid Colorado Driver’s License and good driving record.
Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish), intermediate or advanced proficiency.
The City may consider equivalent combinations of education, skills, and experience.
The City is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the community we serve.
Selection Process
Complete job description review.
Personal interview.
Background investigation.
Criminal history check.n Substance screening.
Unescorted Security Clearance (required).
How To Apply Adopt a complete online application through the City website. Resumés may be submitted in lieu of the full City application, but must be uploaded through the online application system.
This position is
Open Until Filled
and may close without notice. Apply promptly.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Longmont complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. The City does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, training, compensation, or any other personnel action based on:
Age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, public assistance status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class.
If you require special assistance during the hiring process, contact Human Resources in advance.
All City facilities are smoke‑free.
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Base pay range $85,488.00/yr – $94,972.00/yr
Job Announcement – 20250259
Department: Public Safety Division: Collaborative Services Status: Regular Full-Time with Benefits Schedule: 4×10‑hour shifts, varied schedule (designed for 4 teams. One set of teams work early hours; the other works later hours but this is subject to change as needed) Closing date: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE ONLY:
www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs
Applications submitted anywhere else—including this site—will NOT be accepted.
Compensation
Anticipated 2026 Pay: $41.10 – $45.66/hour
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending
Defined Benefit Pension
401(a) Money Purchase Plan
Life & Survivor Benefits
Term Life & AD&DD
Long‑Term Disability
Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty Leave
FMLA, Military Leave
Parental & Caregiver Leave
Sick Leave
40 hours of Vacation credited upon hire
Holiday Pay
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Optional voluntary benefits are also available.
Position Summary The
Co-Responder Clinician III (CORE Clinician)
acts as a first responder to mental health emergencies in partnership with public safety personnel—including paramedicine professionals and law enforcement officers.
This Role Provides
Primary de‑escalation and clinical crisis intervention
Rapid assessment of high‑risk, high‑acuity behavioral health emergencies
Critical clinical judgment to guide police and medical actions
Field‑based evaluation, stabilization, and facilitation of appropriate follow‑up care
Clinicians Handle Dynamic, Rapidly Evolving Situations And May Prepare Legal Documents For Transport Or Admission To Appropriate Levels Of Care, Including:
Mental health holds
Court‑ordered psychiatric evaluations
Emergency commitments
Involuntary substance use treatment petitions
The CORE program is flexible and continuously adapts to community needs. Clinicians also serve as liaisons to community service agencies and play a key role in connecting individuals to long‑term support.
Principal Duties
Respond to behavioral health calls alongside law enforcement, fire, and paramedicine personnel.
Provide clinical crisis intervention, biopsychosocial evaluations, problem identification, and referrals.
Scaffold skill‑building and broker services through a strong community referral network.
Conduct follow‑up within 72 hours to support continuity of care.
Execute mental health holds (M1 and M3), when appropriate.
Provide short‑term case management as needed.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Participate in team meetings, in‑service trainings, clinical supervision, and departmental activities.
Conduct community outreach for individuals in behavioral health crisis.
Deliver training and participate in outreach events to educate the community on CORE services.
Collaborate with community agencies and stakeholders for coordinated support.
Transport clients as needed.
Work closely with case management partners and allied agencies to support client success.
Working Environment Clinicians respond
from a police vehicle
with an assigned CORE Officer and Paramedic to major emergencies, including:
Active shootings, stabbings, major traffic accidents (including fatalities)
Menacing, SWAT incidents, armed suicidal subjects.
Child abuse, domestic violence.
Serious medical emergencies.
Exposure to infectious diseases (scabies, bed bugs, hepatitis, etc.)
Overdose and narcotics‑related calls
Safety Conditions Require
Wearing tactical/bullet‑proof body armor.
Using defensive tactics and scene safety practices.
Clinicians Work Throughout The Community, Including
Homes, parks, greenways.
Emergency rooms, psychiatric units, nursing homes.
Jail and juvenile detention facilities.
Community agency sites.
Some work occurs in traditional office settings. Regular contact with individuals experiencing acute crisis is expected. Travel throughout Boulder County may be required.
Clinicians are stationed at the
Longmont Department of Public Safety .
Qualifications
Minimum two years of experience in clinical settings providing crisis interventions.
Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field.
Current Colorado LCSW or LPC license.
Valid Colorado Driver’s License and good driving record.
Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish), intermediate or advanced proficiency.
The City may consider equivalent combinations of education, skills, and experience.
The City is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the community we serve.
Selection Process
Complete job description review.
Personal interview.
Background investigation.
Criminal history check.n Substance screening.
Unescorted Security Clearance (required).
How To Apply Adopt a complete online application through the City website. Resumés may be submitted in lieu of the full City application, but must be uploaded through the online application system.
This position is
Open Until Filled
and may close without notice. Apply promptly.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Longmont complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. The City does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, training, compensation, or any other personnel action based on:
Age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, public assistance status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class.
If you require special assistance during the hiring process, contact Human Resources in advance.
All City facilities are smoke‑free.
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