Co-Responder Therapist

Co-Responder Therapist

The role of the Co-Responder Therapist is to work in collaboration with a law enforcement officer or emergency medical technician to respond to community members whose need for urgent intervention was reported through the Emergency Communication Center (911). The team(s) specialize in de-escalation, problem-solving, risk assessment, and community resource linkage. Co-responder teams have demonstrated improved interactions between law enforcement, first responders, and the people they serve.

Communities have also recognized savings by connecting people to appropriate services and resources, rather than using more costly, higher-level interventions.

It is the role of the behavioral health provider to act as a first responder to issues related to behavioral health crises which may include mental illness, substance use, and social determinants of health. The BHP will utilize a working knowledge of crisis intervention approaches to provide intervention, support, risk evaluation and triage services for all populations utilizing the 911 system within the jurisdictional limits of the partner agency and program specifications.

They will actively participate in patient continuity of care, brief counseling, referral, and prompt documentation. This includes an intense focus on community resourcing and linkage, requiring strong interpersonal skills and collaboration.

Site with Opening:
Axis Health System Delta, CO

Hiring Organization:
Axis Health Systems

Salary:
Co-Responder Therapist Unlicensed: $23.00 - $26.14 hourly Co-Responder Therapist Licensed: $30.00 - $35.98 hourly

The ideal candidate for the Co-Responder Therapist position will have a Master's degree in one of the recognized mental health professions and be Licensed or license eligible in the State of Colorado as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LAC, CAC III or PhD. They will also have experience in an emergency service setting or demonstrated competency. Crisis intervention experience preferred.