Co-Responder Clinician III - Behavioral Health & Crisis Intervention (Longmont, CO)

About the Job

Co-Responder Clinician III - Behavioral Health & Crisis Intervention

City of Longmont - Public Safety | Collaborative Services

Location: Longmont, Colorado

Salary: $41.01 - $45.66 per hour ($85,301 - $94,973 annually)

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Schedule: Varied schedule; shift work required

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

APPLY ONLINE: www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs

Only applications submitted direct to the city website will be considered!

Position Overview:

The City of Longmont Public Safety Department is seeking a licensed mental health professional to join its Collaborative Services team as a Co-Responder Clinician III (CORE Clinician).

This unique position combines clinical behavioral health expertise with emergency public safety response. The CORE Clinician works alongside a dedicated law enforcement officer and paramedic to respond to 911 calls involving mental health crises, behavioral health emergencies, substance use concerns, suicidal individuals, and other high-acuity situations.

The successful candidate will provide immediate clinical assessments, crisis intervention, de-escalation, stabilization, resource coordination, and connections to appropriate levels of care.

Unlike traditional office-based clinical positions, this role provides an opportunity to deliver direct clinical services in the community, collaborate with law enforcement and medical professionals, and make a meaningful difference during some of the most challenging moments in people's lives.

Key Responsibilities:

Behavioral Health Crisis Response:

• Respond to behavioral health emergencies alongside law enforcement officers and paramedics.
• Conduct clinical assessments, biopsychosocial evaluations, and identify immediate behavioral health needs.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, stabilization, and appropriate clinical recommendations.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment in rapidly changing and potentially high-risk environments.
• Assist individuals experiencing mental health crises, suicidal ideation, substance use concerns, and other behavioral health emergencies.

Clinical Intervention and Legal Processes:

• Initiate appropriate mental health holds, including M1 and M3 holds, when applicable.
• Prepare legal documentation for transport and referral to appropriate levels of care.
• Assist with court-ordered psychiatric evaluations, emergency commitments, and involuntary commitment petitions for substance use treatment, as applicable.
• Coordinate appropriate referrals and facilitate access to treatment and community-based services.

Case Management and Community Coordination:

• Conduct follow-up contacts, generally within 72 hours, to reinforce stabilization and connect individuals with ongoing services.
• Provide occasional short-term case management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies, treatment providers, and other service organizations.
• Coordinate referrals and advocate for individuals needing behavioral health and social services.
• Participate in community outreach and educational activities to increase awareness of CORE services.

Documentation and Professional Development:

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, department training, and professional development.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, paramedics, case management staff, and community partners.
• Serve as a liaison between Public Safety and community-serving agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Current, active Colorado license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience, including experience providing clinical crisis intervention.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• Satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intermediate or advanced bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Experience in emergency behavioral health, crisis response, community mental health, substance use treatment, or multidisciplinary clinical settings.
• Experience collaborating with law enforcement, emergency medical services, or other first responders.

The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Qualified applicants from diverse professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Work Environment:

This is an active, field-based clinical position operating from a police vehicle alongside an assigned CORE Officer and Paramedic.

Clinicians respond to a variety of emergency calls, including:

• Suicidal individuals and behavioral health emergencies involving weapons.
• Domestic violence and child abuse.
• Drug overdoses and substance-related emergencies.
• Assaults, stabbings, and serious traffic collisions.
• Active shootings and SWAT-related incidents.
• Serious medical emergencies and other unpredictable public safety situations.

The position requires the ability to work effectively in dynamic environments, exercise sound clinical judgment, maintain personal safety, and collaborate with public safety professionals. Clinicians are required to wear tactical/ballistic body armor during shifts and utilize appropriate scene-safety and personal-safety practices.

Work locations may include private residences, hospitals, emergency rooms, psychiatric facilities, nursing homes, jails, juvenile detention facilities, parks, community agency locations, and office settings. Regional travel throughout Boulder County may be required.

Compensation and Benefits: The City of Longmont offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Hourly pay of $41.01-$45.66.
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• 401(a) Money Purchase Plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life and Survivor Benefits.
• Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Long-Term Disability.
• Vacation accrual beginning at employment.
• Sick leave and holiday pay.
• Parental and caregiver leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Jury and witness duty leave.
• Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
• Military leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition assistance.
• Optional voluntary employee-elected benefits.

Selection Process:

The selection process includes:

• Application and qualification review.
• Personal interview.
• Background investigation.
• Criminal background check.
• CJIS fingerprint screening.
• Substance screening.

How to Apply:

A City of Longmont online employment application is required. Resumes may be accepted in lieu of completing the full City application; however, all application materials must be submitted through the City's online application system.

Apply online: www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs

For additional information, contact:

City of Longmont Public Safety - Collaborative Services

Reach out with questions to:

Ryan Douglas



303-651-8512

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED: Positions may close without advance notice. Apply as soon as possible to be considered.