Licensed Therapist - Co-Responder - Police Department

Job Details

Description

Do you want to be part of a high-performing team of 500+ behavioral health professionals, serving 18,000 clients each year?

Do you want to do meaningful work with a mission-driven organization, improving quality of life in your community?

Well then, we've got great news for you: AllHealth Network is growing!

We're hiring 3 Licensed Therapists to join our team as a Co-Responders alongside the Littleton, Glendale, and Greenwood Village Colorado Police Department.

This is a full-time position with a schedule of four 10-hour days each week, with some flexibility around exact hours. Compensation for this role is anticipated to be between $32-36/hr with a $4/hr shift differential for hours worked between 5pm and 7am. We also offer a bilingual bonus of 10% per hour for individuals who can substantiate Spanish language proficiency. $5,000 increase for LAC.

We are seeking a motivated individual to be a part of our Forensics Team, working in tandem with law-enforcement officials to provide responsive outreach services for members of our community who may be struggling with mental health or substance abuse. If you are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference, please apply.

The Co-Responder is embedded with a local police department and will respond with officers to 9-1-1 calls for citizens who appear to have a mental health or substance use concern, assisting in de-escalation, assessing for safety and evaluating for higher level of care, risk and needs (housing, food, medications, psychiatric services, medical issues etc.) with the goal of crisis stabilization.

The Co-Responder is also responsible for navigating relevant mental health, substance abuse, and medical services. Written referrals are also received from officers after a call for service. The Case Manager is primarily responsible for follow-up on written reports, but may request the Co-Responder make a face-to-face outreach with law enforcement as a follow-up.

Other responsibilities may include facilitating in-service training for law enforcement officers, ridealongs, and roll-call/briefing announcements.

Responsibilities

• Primary base of operations is in a local Police Department.
• This position will be 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule. Evening hours will likely be required.
• You will need to carry a work cell phone, a 3-in-1 tablet/laptop, and other applicable gear (tourniquet, flashlight, business cards, PBT, radio, etc.) with you at all times.
• Completion of an annual Co-Responder Safety regimen that will cover topics such as officer safety, officer rescue, situational awareness, self-defense, and first-aid.
• Participation and successful completion of the 40-hour CIT Officer Training is required within six months of hire (this will be arranged for you).
• Follow all officer directives while on-scene as they relate to safety and law enforcement.
• Must work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, including law enforcement officers, to efficiently meet the needs of clients within the community.
• Coordinate care with the Co-Responder Program’s Case Managers and other AllHealth staff (Walk-in Center, Acute Treatment Unit, psychiatric providers, and out-patient personnel).
• Coordinate care with community resources, behavioral health facilities and hospitals.
• Work with individuals until clearly linked with community providers who can assume ongoing treatment services.
• Accurate and timely documentation of interventions and any subsequent follow-up services. This includes record keeping required by funding sources, and AllHealth Network.
• Interface with the local police departments to provide education about the Co-Responder Program, mental illness, various interventions, and other topics and services that are available to both law enforcement and the community.
• Be available for ridealongs with on-boarding Co-Responders, Case Managers and AllHealth staff who request one.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with our law enforcement partners to include professional interactions, feedback on referrals, impact on the community, and new or changed community resources.
• Follow all AllHealth Network policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including those related to confidentiality, release of information and record keeping.
• Complete and follow through with financial and clinical information necessary to ensure reimbursement for services provided to consumers by all payers.
• Demonstrate professional and courteous behaviors while interacting with any and all community services (hospital, behavioral health facilities, resources, etc.) to maintain and enhance our community partnerships.
• Attend all mandatory AllHealth Network meetings.
• Complete all mandatory trainings for this position, your licensure, and as directed by AllHealth and/or our law enforcement partners.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position and within the experience of the employee as may be requested or required.
  
  

The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the AllHealth Network compensation range for this position. Actual compensation may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, merit, and the ability to embody the AllHealth Network mission and values. The wages provided here are just one component of AllHealth Networks’ total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives as well as a generous benefits package as outlined below.

Benefits & Perks for Employees Working 30 hours or more:

First, you would be joining on of Denver’s Top Places to Work! We are honored to receive this amazing designation and we know it is recognition from our engaged staff who believe they are taken care of, listened to, and believe they are part of something bigger.

Benefits

Our facility is approved by the Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC), and we offer our employees the opportunity to participate in our Loan Repayment Program. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Positive, collaborative team culture
• Competitive compensation structure
• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings 401k, company match up to 50% of the first 6% contributed
• Excellent Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Off
• Additional Benefits
  
  

AllHealth Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.