Behavioral Health Crisis Response Clinician

City of Boulder

Boulder, CO, United States
83,616.00 - 121,118.40; not specified; not specifi...
Crisis intervention and de-escalation
Suicide and risk assessment
Trauma informed care
Respond to 911 or police non-emergency line calls with a behavioral health component, providing crisis intervention, assessment, de-escalation, and referral to services

Job Summary

  • Respond to 911 or police non-emergency line calls with a behavioral health component, providing crisis intervention, assessment, de-escalation, and referral to services.
  • Conduct clinical interventions including mental status exams, suicide and risk assessments, and prepare mental health holds as needed.
  • BHCRT operates seven days per week including evening hours and requires clinicians to work in unpredictable environments, with city-provided personal protective equipment.

Matching Summary

Respond to 911 or police non-emergency line calls with a behavioral health component, providing crisis intervention, assessment, de-escalation, and referral to services.

Salary

83,616.00 - 121,118.40; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Suicide and risk assessment
  • Trauma informed care
  • Harm reduction principles
  • Involuntary behavioral health care criteria
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Emotional regulation skills
  • Flexibility and grace in change
  • Listening to colleagues' concerns
  • Distinguishing psychosis causes

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related field
  • Two years of experience in crisis intervention
  • Licensed in Colorado as LPC, LAC, LMFT, LCSW or LP
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Maintain acceptable background information

Work Rights

Not specified

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