Behavioral Health Responder- Clinical Manager

About the role

The Department of Campus Safety’s Manager of the Community Behavioral Health Responder Program leads the development, implementation, and ongoing management of a co-responder model designed to support the health and safety of the University of Denver community, its affiliates, and surrounding community members.

Responsibilities

• Develop standard operating procedures for behavioral health response program
• Develop key relationships and partnerships across the University of Denver campus
• Coordinate appropriate staffing for program operations
• Regularly evaluate program operations and provide recommendations for strategic planning
• Provide direct supervision to all clinical staff and clinical student interns
• Maintain accurate and timely confidential documentation
• Provide in-person and/or telehealth crisis outreach, crisis de-escalation, clinical risk assessment and level of care assessments when indicated to DU community, its affiliated and local community members
• Provide follow up outreach and resources to individuals who received contact from the Behavioral Health Response program
• Serve on the DU CARE team and provide consultation on individuals of concern
• Facilitate critical incident debriefs for Department of Campus Safety staff or other DU divisions upon request
• Provide formal trainings to the Department of Campus Safety and the DU community on de-escalation, crisis intervention and other relevant behavioral health topics
• Congnorate with victim advocates from law enforcement agencies as necessary
• Develop effective relationships with external community mental health co-responders to increase collaboration and partnership with neighboring law enforcement agencies
• Consult on campus wide messaging in conjunction with DU Campus Safety and DU as subject matter expert in mental health matters for stakeholders
• Attend training classes as directed

Requirements

• Independent clinical licensure in the state of Colorado (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist)
• Master’s in counseling, psychology, social work or other related fields from accredited program
• Experience supervising a team
• Experience in crisis intervention and suicide prevention
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance, 42 CFR Part 2, relevant behavioral health statutes, and rules and regulations relative to confidentiality
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Must be able to work long periods of time in variable inside and outside conditions
• Must be willing to work as needed, including nights, weekends or holidays
• Must be able to make impactful, independent decisions without direct supervisory oversight
• Must be able to complete and maintain P1 Aid, CPR, Narcan and tourniquet training and professional certifications in personal defense required of CAPS clinicians

Qualifications

• Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC)
• Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
• Experience leading a campus-based co-responder program
• Experience in grant-writing
• Experience in data analytics and program evaluation

Skills

• Engage with the University's students, staff, and faculty on personal and public safety topics
• Partner with staff and faculty to establish and nurture relationships with university/community groups and local organizations
• Coordinate with the Campus Safety Advisory Board
• Exercise sound judgment to address and resolve minor to moderate conflicts or issues when they occur
• Attend weekly meetings, maintain awareness of other university departments, community health providers, services, hospitals, and other resources
• Engage in training of DU Campus Safety officers or other department personnel in areas related to mental health as needed
• Report to Chief of Campus Safety

Benefits

• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass

Pay

$90,000 - $95,000

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.