Clear Creek County
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CO-RESPONDER CLINICIAN
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CO-RESPONDER CLINICIAN
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Clear Creek County
Base pay range:
$78,700.00/yr - $96,800.00/yr
Job Summary:
The Clear Creek Health Assistance Team (CCHAT) is Clear Creek County's Alternate and Co-responder program serving vulnerable populations throughout the county. Staffed with Mental Health Co-responder Clinicians and Community Parameds, the team has three core functions: 1) provide alternate response to appropriately screened 911 calls with trauma‑informed, client‑centered care, 2) partner with county Law Enforcement agencies to co‑respond to calls requiring LE presence and a mental‑health or crisis component, and 3) use a Community Integrated Health Care Services license (CIHCS) to bridge gaps in health access and address non‑medical factors affecting patients’ safety. In all functions the team delivers follow‑up, care coordination, and resource navigation to reduce future emergency contacts. The clinician brings creativity, critical thinking, safety awareness, and strong multidisciplinary teamwork to each client encounter.
Benefits:
Retirement, Health, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital, Life & AD&D Ins, Short‑term & Long‑term Disability, PTO, Sick Leave, and Education Assistance.
Principal Job Duties
Respond to mental and behavioral health 911 calls to provide crisis de‑escalation, on‑scene risk assessment, and needs assessment for interventions such as mental health holds, safety planning, and immediate resource navigation.
Collaborate with on‑scene personnel to determine the best disposition while advocating for clients’ mental/behavioral health needs.
Understand Colorado Emergency Mental Health Hold criteria, assess risk of self‑harm or harm to others, and arrange needed resources or transportation.
Respond to referrals from EMS/Fire/LE/Community Partners via phone or in person and enroll clients in CIHCS services for ongoing care.
Provide ongoing resource navigation following client contact.
Coordinate care for clients’ ongoing bio‑psycho‑social needs with local and regional providers as part of crisis resolution and CIHCS enrollment.
Assist community paramedics by providing social/mental health assessments for all CIHCS clients and responding to scheduled visits.
Develop and maintain community partnerships by attending community meetings and events.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with professional standards.
Participate in team/department meetings and training sessions.
Maintain licensure, including necessary continuing education credits.
Maintain a trauma‑informed environment of well‑being.
Minimum Job Requirements
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Required Experience / Education
Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related accredited program.
Current license as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC, or another applicable Colorado licensure.
Minimum two years of experience in crisis intervention and verbal de‑escalation with individuals experiencing moderate to severe 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
Knowledge and ability to learn and practice trauma‑informed principles and practices.
Knowledge of psychotherapy methods.
Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to demonstrate good clinical judgment.
Ability to assess crises and intervene appropriately.
Familiarity with DSM‑V diagnostic techniques.
Practical written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
Necessary Special Requirements
Must have a valid Colorado Motor Vehicle Driver’s License and proof of automotive insurance.
Must pass a background check: Criminal & Traffic.
Must pass a CSVA/Integrity interview and psychological evaluation.
Required legal authorization to work in the United States (U.S. citizenship or legal authorization).
Physical Requirements And Work Environment The employee regularly talks and hears, frequently sits and stands for long periods, uses hands and fingers to handle objects and reach with arms, and must stand, walk, bend, twist, stoop, or kneel. The job requires hand and eye coordination, dexterity to operate computer keyboards, mice, and other devices, and the ability to lift or move objects weighing 25–40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The role demands mental and emotional resilience to handle potentially unsafe or challenging situations. Work may be performed in an office environment or a client’s home and involves standard office equipment. Exposure to loud noise, various weather conditions, fumes, odors, dirt, and dust is possible. The employee may occasionally drive and operate a county vehicle in poor conditions; extensive travel may be necessary. The role can be stressful during peak operations.
EREMERGENCY DEPLOYMENT Employees may be temporarily reassigned to perform emergency response or disaster recovery duties within their department or in other County departments during a County‑declared emergency or disaster, as authorized under the Clear Creek County Employee Disaster Deployment Policy. Such assignments will align with operational needs and the employee’s skills and may occur with limited notice. Employees will continue to receive regular compensation in accordance with County policies and applicable labor laws during such assignments.
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CO-RESPONDER CLINICIAN
role at
Clear Creek County
Base pay range:
$78,700.00/yr - $96,800.00/yr
Job Summary:
The Clear Creek Health Assistance Team (CCHAT) is Clear Creek County's Alternate and Co-responder program serving vulnerable populations throughout the county. Staffed with Mental Health Co-responder Clinicians and Community Parameds, the team has three core functions: 1) provide alternate response to appropriately screened 911 calls with trauma‑informed, client‑centered care, 2) partner with county Law Enforcement agencies to co‑respond to calls requiring LE presence and a mental‑health or crisis component, and 3) use a Community Integrated Health Care Services license (CIHCS) to bridge gaps in health access and address non‑medical factors affecting patients’ safety. In all functions the team delivers follow‑up, care coordination, and resource navigation to reduce future emergency contacts. The clinician brings creativity, critical thinking, safety awareness, and strong multidisciplinary teamwork to each client encounter.
Benefits:
Retirement, Health, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital, Life & AD&D Ins, Short‑term & Long‑term Disability, PTO, Sick Leave, and Education Assistance.
Principal Job Duties
Respond to mental and behavioral health 911 calls to provide crisis de‑escalation, on‑scene risk assessment, and needs assessment for interventions such as mental health holds, safety planning, and immediate resource navigation.
Collaborate with on‑scene personnel to determine the best disposition while advocating for clients’ mental/behavioral health needs.
Understand Colorado Emergency Mental Health Hold criteria, assess risk of self‑harm or harm to others, and arrange needed resources or transportation.
Respond to referrals from EMS/Fire/LE/Community Partners via phone or in person and enroll clients in CIHCS services for ongoing care.
Provide ongoing resource navigation following client contact.
Coordinate care for clients’ ongoing bio‑psycho‑social needs with local and regional providers as part of crisis resolution and CIHCS enrollment.
Assist community paramedics by providing social/mental health assessments for all CIHCS clients and responding to scheduled visits.
Develop and maintain community partnerships by attending community meetings and events.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with professional standards.
Participate in team/department meetings and training sessions.
Maintain licensure, including necessary continuing education credits.
Maintain a trauma‑informed environment of well‑being.
Minimum Job Requirements
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Required Experience / Education
Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related accredited program.
Current license as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC, or another applicable Colorado licensure.
Minimum two years of experience in crisis intervention and verbal de‑escalation with individuals experiencing moderate to severe 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
Knowledge and ability to learn and practice trauma‑informed principles and practices.
Knowledge of psychotherapy methods.
Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to demonstrate good clinical judgment.
Ability to assess crises and intervene appropriately.
Familiarity with DSM‑V diagnostic techniques.
Practical written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
Necessary Special Requirements
Must have a valid Colorado Motor Vehicle Driver’s License and proof of automotive insurance.
Must pass a background check: Criminal & Traffic.
Must pass a CSVA/Integrity interview and psychological evaluation.
Required legal authorization to work in the United States (U.S. citizenship or legal authorization).
Physical Requirements And Work Environment The employee regularly talks and hears, frequently sits and stands for long periods, uses hands and fingers to handle objects and reach with arms, and must stand, walk, bend, twist, stoop, or kneel. The job requires hand and eye coordination, dexterity to operate computer keyboards, mice, and other devices, and the ability to lift or move objects weighing 25–40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The role demands mental and emotional resilience to handle potentially unsafe or challenging situations. Work may be performed in an office environment or a client’s home and involves standard office equipment. Exposure to loud noise, various weather conditions, fumes, odors, dirt, and dust is possible. The employee may occasionally drive and operate a county vehicle in poor conditions; extensive travel may be necessary. The role can be stressful during peak operations.
EREMERGENCY DEPLOYMENT Employees may be temporarily reassigned to perform emergency response or disaster recovery duties within their department or in other County departments during a County‑declared emergency or disaster, as authorized under the Clear Creek County Employee Disaster Deployment Policy. Such assignments will align with operational needs and the employee’s skills and may occur with limited notice. Employees will continue to receive regular compensation in accordance with County policies and applicable labor laws during such assignments.
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