Behavioral Health Crisis Co-Responder

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, Colorado Springs, CO

Department: MHC Behavioral Hlth Co Respond

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $33.82 - $50.73/hour. Pay is based on relevant experience.

Summary:

As a vital member of our healthcare team, you will play a crucial role in investigating, assessing, and planning interventions to assist patients in managing social, emotional, economic, and environmental challenges. In this position, you will operate as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician, working closely with local first response agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments of patients and their support systems.
• Identify priorities and arrange necessary internal and external services and interventions; actively participate in case reviews to assess progress.
• Respond in the field alongside law enforcement to assist patients experiencing active crises, facilitating access to resources like housing, healthcare, and social services.
• Provide supervision and training for new staff, students, and interns.
• Utilize critical thinking and make decisive judgments while working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in a Social Service or Behavioral Health related field.
• Valid licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Counselor (MFT), or Addiction Counselor (ACD). Relevant life support certification as determined by the position.

At UCHealth, we enhance lives through learning, healing, and discovery, valuing human connection in every encounter.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including dependent coverage.
• 403(b) with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and family leave policies.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability options.
• Wellness programs and a variety of voluntary benefits.
• Educational benefits covering tuition, books, and fees for specific programs.

Loan Repayment:

• Eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program with assistance from UCHealth.

UCHealth is committed to recognizing and appreciating diverse talents and backgrounds as an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.