Salary : $70,428.00 - $101,388.00 Annually
Location : Boulder County, CO
Job Type: Grant FT
Job Number: 6892(CR2)
Department: Community Services
Division: CSD Strategic Initiatives
Opening Date: 10/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/11/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt

Description
Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire a Co-Responder - Louisville and a Co-Responder - Erie. The purpose of Co-Responder position is to support law enforcement on mental health calls for service. When possible, Co-Responders divert individuals with behavioral health disorders or symptoms from involvement in the criminal justice system and instead engage them in treatment. Co-Responders manage crisis intervention, de-escalation, and referral to treatment at the scene of police contact. They provide resources and follow-up when not on scene. Co-Responders manage follow-up with community members to connect them with resources and behavioral health treatment after crisis has concluded.

This is a full-time, grant-funded, benefited position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027 (possibility of continuation dependent on funding). This position will work out of 992 Via Appia Way, Louisville, Sunday - Wednesday 12:00pm - 10:00pm and 1000 Telleen Ave, Erie Monday - Thursday 12:00pm - 10:00pm, with a weekend rotation about every 7 weeks. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Co-Responder I Hiring Salary Range: $70,428.00 - $85,908.00 AnnuallyCo-Responder II Hiring Salary Range: $73,884.00 - $90,138.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of October 12th
• First Round Interviews: Week of October 19th
• Ride Along Round Interviews: Week of October 26th
• Language Proficiency Test (if applicable): Week of October 26th
• Reference Check: Week of October 26th

New employees receive an of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit for more information.

Examples of Duties

Co-Responder I:

1. Provides mobile response to a variety of community settings upon law enforcement request, including homes, street corners, offices, assisted living facilities, and shelters
2. Conducts mental status exam, suicide, and risk assessment to determine if people in distress meet criteria for involuntary treatment
3. Ensures that adequate time is spent with each community member to ensure accuracy of assessments
4. Makes appropriate level of care decisions on scene; communicates, collaborates, and creates relationships with multiple collateral agencies, including schools, hospitals, family members and significant others to facilitate referrals for needed community-based services and treatment
5. Conducts telephone follow-ups and interventions with community members as needed
6. Documents all phone and face-to-face contacts and supplies documentation consistent with clinical and administrative policies and procedures and research related to the provision of services
7. Attends monthly team meetings and clinical supervision
8. Performs related work, as required
9. May be reassigned during emergency situations

Co-Responder II:

1. Provides mobile response to a variety of community settings upon law enforcement request, including homes, street corners, offices, assisted living facilities, and shelters
2. Conducts mental status exam, suicide, and risk assessment to determine if people in distress meet criteria for involuntary treatment
3. Ensures that adequate time is spent with each community member to ensure accuracy of assessments
4. Makes appropriate level of care decisions on scene; communicates, collaborates, and creates relationships with multiple collateral agencies, including schools, hospitals, family members and significant others to facilitate referrals for needed community-based services and treatment
5. Conducts telephone follow-ups and interventions with community members as needed
6. Documents all phone and face-to-face contacts and supplies documentation consistent with clinical and administrative policies and procedures and research related to the provision of services
7. Attends monthly team meetings and clinical supervision
8. May sign off on M1/ EC forms when needed in partnership with Law Enforcement
9. Performs related work, as required
10. May be reassigned during emergency situations

Required Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:
Co-Responder I:

• A bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field, such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy

AND

• 2 (two) years of experience in behavioral health or a related service area

Co-Responder II:

• A master's degree in a behavioral health field, such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy

AND

• 2 (two) years of experience in behavioral health or a related service area

Additional related education may count towards required experience.
DRIVER'S LICENSE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Co-Responder II must possess active Colorado behavioral health licensure as an LPC, LCSW, ACD or LMFT or be working towards licensure within 2 years of hire

Supplemental Information
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Co-Responder I:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Related behavioral health experience in non-traditional modalities
• Experience with case management with vulnerable populations
• Experience working and collaboration with law enforcement officials
• Licensed or License-eligible LPC, LMFT, LCSW or Psychologist
• Certified Addiction Counselor I, II, III or LAC

Co-Responder II:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Related behavioral health experience in non-traditional modalities
• Experience with case management with vulnerable populations
• Experience working and collaboration with law enforcement officials
• Licensed or License-eligible LPC, LMFT, LCSW or Psychologist
• Certified Addiction Counselor I, II, III or LAC
• Experience writing M1/EC forms

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of the assigned program
• Thorough knowledge of case management, mental health related symptoms and substance abuse addiction
• Skills in interviewing, counseling, administration, facilitation, de-escalation, relationship building, coaching and collaboration
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies, the public and various identities and cultures
• Organization, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to write reports

01

Do you have a valid driver's license and clean driving record? (Required)

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a bachelor's degree (required for Co-Responder I) or a master's degree (required for Co-Responder II) in a behavioral health field, such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy?

• Yes
• No

03

Please describe how you meet the minimum requirement of 2 (two) years of experience in behavioral health or a related service area.
04

One of our guiding values is around Inclusion. We value, respect, and support all individuals by being an inclusive, culturally responsive county government. What do you perceive as a challenge when working with a diverse workforce?
05

What does diversity mean to you?
06

What do you see as the most challenging aspect of a diverse working environment? What steps have you taken to meet this challenge?
Required Question