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JOB SUMMARY:
The Clear Creek Health Assistance Team (CCHAT) comprises a Community Paramedic and a Behavioral Health Co-responder Clinician. The team operates within the 911 system and Community Integrated Healthcare Service (CIHCS) with the goal of reducing the detriments of a mental or behavioral health crisis and provide support to other vulnerable populations in Clear Creek County. The team responds to appropriately screened 911 calls to provide trauma-informed, client centered responses to individuals in crisis. The team also partners with local Law Enforcement (LE) agencies to respond to crisis calls for service that require an LE presence. CCHAT response includes welfare checks, trespassing, suicidal parties, and other appropriate call types. To help reduce the reliance on emergency services, the CCHAT team also receives after-hours referrals from EMS/Fire/LE/Community Partners and provides follow-up care through CIHCS enrollment and/or resource navigation utilizing local and regional resources. The Behavioral Health Co-responder Clinician assists the CCHAT Program Director in developing/maintaining community partnerships and developing/updating program protocols in line with best practices. The clinician is experienced, creative, and adaptable to help provide unique solutions to each client. The clinician thinks critically, demonstrates safety, and works well in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:
EDUCATION:
Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related degree from an accredited program.
Ability to be licensed as an LCSW/LPC/LMFT/LAC or another appropriate licensure in the State of Colorado within one year of date of hire is required.
Current License as an LCSW/LPC/LMFT/LAC or another appropriate licensure in the State of Colorado is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum two years of experience in crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation, working with individuals experiencing moderate to severe and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders, and working with diverse and at-risk populations on resource navigation.
CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIAL LICENSES:
LAC or CACIII preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.
Typical Physical Demands: Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach, drive, operate standard office equipment such as a phone, computer, facsimile, copier/printer, and other business machines. Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.
Typical Mental Demands: Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans. Must understand people from all walks of life and be able to communicate effectively with them.
Working Conditions:
This position requires evening (until 7pm) and weekend hours. Some local travel (in a county vehicle) for prescheduled visits as well as Safe Transport to regional Detox/Mental Health facilities. Will ride with a Community Paramedic working with Clear Creek EMS in response to mental health related 911 calls and CIHCS visits. Due to the nature of 911 response, this position will be considered an essential service an require travel and response in inclement weather conditions.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
None.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.
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$67k-82k (estimate)
06/08/2024
07/31/2024