• Provide a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to crisis outreach, crisis de-escalation, and clinical assessment as a Co-Responder with UAPD during mental health calls or welfare checks.
• Advocate for any student, staff/faculty, or non-affiliate who presents on campus and is experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Respond to requests for welfare checks and/or emergent/critical mental health concerns.
• Provide an alternative mental health response to law enforcement in supporting persons on campus when there are no safety concerns for an intervention.
• Provide follow-up coordination of care for students seen in crisis to ensure they are connected with appropriate mental health and University of Arizona supports and services on and off campus.
• Collaborate as needed with University of Arizona partners including the Office of Public Safety and Campus Life Departments (Dean of Students Office, Survivor Support Services (survivor advocacy), Housing & Residential Life, Disability Resource Center, and Fraternity & Sorority Programs).
• Facilitate voluntary hospitalizations and evaluations for involuntary petitions (Title 36) as needed for those who meet the criteria.
• Coordinate with mental health facilities and other agencies receiving students on a petition to provide collateral information and coordination of care during the time that the petition is being initiated.
• As needed, provide after-hours crisis care coordination to students who have presented at the end of the workday for CAPS.
• Provide front-line staffing of CAPS’ clinical crisis system, including short-term, in-person, and/or telehealth interventions & assessment of current mental health status to stabilize clients in crisis and determine appropriate disposition. Recommend the appropriate level of care and inpatient hospitalization when indicated.
• Offer pertinent resource information and referrals to students and individuals whom UAPD Police Officers encounter in situations involving substance use.
• Provide appropriate information and coordination of care with Victim Advocate and Survivor Support Services.
• Provide Crisis Care Coordination and follow-up as needed with campus and community partners for high-acuity students or individuals of concern.
• Collaboration, outreach, and training to campus and community partners.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of the legal and ethical guidelines and best practices in crisis mental health, assessment, and voluntary and involuntary hospitalization processes.
• Ability to stay calm and de-escalate individuals in mental health crises or in escalated situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population by applying a trauma-informed, multicultural perspective.
• Strong multicultural competence and commitment to social justice advocacy, diversity, access, and inclusivity.
• Ability to jump into challenging situations with limited information.
• Ability to provide assertive leadership, direction, and guidance to first responders and community members in crises.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work independently and be able to manage crises in novel and unexpected situations and settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple entities, especially with law enforcement.
• Must be able to work long periods in variable inside and outside conditions.
• Must be willing to partner with others in a wide variety of workspaces, vehicles, and external areas.
• Must be able to make impactful, independent decisions without direct supervisory oversight.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.