Co-Responder RTD

Position Summary

The Co-Responder program consists of a partnership between the Regional Transportation District (RTD) and WellPower. The program supports specialized law enforcement and behavioral health strategies tailored to meet the needs of people with behavioral/mental health concerns in the Denver community. It aims to reduce the number of people with mental health issues in the jail system, improve information sharing and coordination, and reduce overall costs.

Job Duties & Functions

• Respond to mental health related 911 calls and provide psychological evaluations/problem identification, crisis interventions, referrals and linkage to resources for consumers who are not arrested.
• Provide case management services to clients as needed or assigned as part of response to mental health related 911 calls.
• Develop crisis related treatment plans.
• Provide psychological consultation while responding to mental health related calls.
• Collaborate with other city programs and outside community resources.
• Coordinate medication/medicinal needs of clients with psychiatrists, nurses, and other medical sources as part of crisis resolution.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with WellPower standards.
• Participate in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
• Understand the 27-65 statute and how to assess for an M-1 or "mental health hold" in the community while responding to mental health related 911 calls; if unlicensed, consult with licensed clinician for full M1 assessment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or similar field.
• License: Current license as a LCSW/LPC/LMFT in the State of Colorado, or master's with LAC and ability to obtain LPC/LCSW licensure is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of two years' experience in clinical social work. Experience working with moderate to severe and persistently mentally ill populations.

Compensation

• Mental Health Therapist II (Masters): $31.25/hr (WellPower provides free licensure supervision)
• Licensed Co-Responder: $37.59/hr + $1/hr
• LAC - plus $1/hr
• Language Differential: $1-$2.50

Benefits

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