Description Behavioral Health Clinical Co-ResponderLocation: UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, US: CO: Aurora
Department: UCH CO Responder Program
FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Rotating
Pay: $33.82 - $50.73 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
Summary:
The City of Aurora believes in providing the right resources at the right time to citizens in need, especially for those in crisis. The City of Aurora and the Aurora Police Department partner with UCHealth and Falck Rocky Mountain to provide three different crisis intervention programs to ensure that Aurora citizens have access to the most appropriate resource regardless of their situation. The civilian-led Aurora Mobile Response Team (AMRT), the Aurora Police Department's Crisis Response Team (CRT), and the Targeted Violence Prevention (TVP) program operate to provide a continuum of care through direct intervention, individualized crisis case management and resource referrals.
The Aurora Mobile Response Team (AMRT) serves as an alternative response to law enforcement and pairs mental health professionals with EMTs/Paramedics to provide trauma- informed care for low acuity behavioral health calls for service.
Responsibilities:
- Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and /or legal representatives.
- Determines prioritizes and provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions. Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.
- Responds in the field as a co-responder with local law enforcement to patients in active crisis. Identifies appropriate resources including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the field response.
- Supervises and/or trains new staff, students and interns.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Social Service or Behavioral Health related field.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Counselor (MFT) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (ACD). Relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
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Behavioral Health Clinical Co-Responder at UCHealth summary:
The Behavioral Health Clinical Co-Responder at UCHealth provides trauma-informed care and crisis intervention for low acuity behavioral health calls, collaborating with local law enforcement. This role involves assessing patients, arranging necessary services, and supervising new staff while operating in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates hold a Master's degree in a related field and relevant licensure, contributing to a continuum of care that enhances community wellbeing.
Keywords:
Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Co-Responder, Trauma-Informed Care, Emergency Services, Social Work, Community Support, Case Management, Health Services
