What are the responsibilities and job description for the BHS Clinical Co-Responder - PRN position at Cheyenne Regional?
This position is PRN (as needed), variable days, 8 hour shift (no weekends)
Day in the Life of a BHS Clinical Co-Responder:
The Behavioral Health Clinical Co-Responder partners with Laramie County Sheriff’s Department and the City of Cheyenne Police department to provide timely and immediate mental health services. This position rides with officers in organized shifts responding to mental health and substance abuse calls for service. This is a grant funded position that will strengthen collaboration with community resources as well as promote an increase in individual follow up through referrals.
Why work at Cheyenne Regional?
• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance program
Here’s what you will be doing:
• Investigates, assesses and plans interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic and environmental problems.
• Operates as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician co-responder with local area first response agencies.
• Works a varied schedule of full time, evenings/weekends and on call.
• 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.
Desired skills:
• Critical thinking and decisive judgment skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while taking appropriate actions
Here’s what you will need:
• Master’s degree or higher in Social Service or Behavioral Health related field
• Wyoming Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor (LMFT)
• Two (2) or more years of clinical experience including acute mental illness
Nice to have:
• Experience and partnerships with community resources
About Cheyenne Regional:
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000 patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.
Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!
