WellPower · 2 days ago
Licensed Co-Responder, Denver Police - Rotating Schedule
Denver
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$37.59/hr - $39.09/hr
2+ years expWellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. The Co-Responder program partners with the Denver Police Department to provide mental health support and crisis intervention for individuals in the community, aiming to improve outcomes for those with behavioral health concerns.
Mental Health Care
Responsibilities
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
Coordinate client's use of 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
Perform 27-10 (M-1) “mental health hold” evaluations in the community while responding to mental health related 911 calls
Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or similar field
Current license in the State of Colorado as a LCSW/LPC/LMFT or the ability to obtain licensure within 6-12 months of hire
Minimum of two years' experience in clinical social work
Experience working with moderate to severe and persistently mentally ill populations
This position requires additional background checks through the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division to be cleared to work alongside law enforcement officers
This position requires the individual to wear a bulletproof vest for the entire shift
Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach, drive, operate standard office equipment such as phone, computer, facsimile, copier/printer, and other business machines
Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs
Benefits
For complete overview of our robust Benefits: https://wellpower.org/workplace-of-choice/
Company
WellPower
WellPower is the national leader in redefining the way mental health is addressed in our community.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carl Clark MD
President & CEO
Angela Oakley
Chief Financial Officer
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