Co-Responder

Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties

• Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation on the telephone and face-to-face according to our secondary response model.
• Assesses a person’s risk of harm to self or others, and arranges necessary resources or immediate placement.
• Collaborates with other co-responders, law enforcement, court personnel, and external providers to provide services including intervention and diversion.
• Maintains relationships with community agencies and other public agencies in carrying out treatment/service plans.
• Collaborates with clients, law enforcement, and community organizations to provide person-centered assessments; devises safety plans, identifies support systems, reduces and mitigates risk factors, and points consumers to supportive services, subsequent care, and treatment for mental health and/or substance use issues.
• Maintains and updates health records within established departmental or program-directed timelines.
• Works to complete accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure proper monitoring and application of the program.
• Embraces the goals and objectives of the Broomfield Co-Response Team according to Police Department project plans, policies and procedures, standards, and protocols.
• Advocates for the City’s interests in all situations to evoke a positive public image; raises awareness in the target population about the Broomfield Co-Responder program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field is required.
• Must be currently licensed in the State of Colorado as a psychologist, LPC, LAC, LMFT, or LCSW.
• Certified Addictions Technician (CAT) or Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) preferred.
• Must have one year of related licensed experience in a clinical, co-response, or related crisis counseling position.
• Previous shift work experience preferred.
• Previous experience working or collaborating with law enforcement and/or criminal justice officials preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License and safe driving record for continued employment.
• New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer hiring processes: in-person and/or virtual interviews, reference checks, and background checks, which may include a local police, DMV, and sex-offender registry check, polygraph or CVSA, pre- and post-offer psychological evaluations, drug screen, and fingerprint checks through the CBI and/or FBI.
• Cannot have been convicted of a felony or disqualifying misdemeanor as per NCIC/CCIC policy.
• Must maintain clinical licenses competencies within DORA requirements.