Licensed Co-Responder, Denver Police

Job Description

WellPower is seeking a Licensed Co-Responder to join its team in partnership with the Denver Police Department. This role involves providing support to individuals experiencing mental health crises and/or co-occurring substance use issues within the Denver community. The Co-Responder will work closely with various agencies, including the Denver Police Department, Denver Fire Department, Denver Sheriff's Department, Parks & Recreation, and Regional Transportation District (RTD), responding to calls and providing effective services for resolution.Responsibilities include:

• Responding to mental health related referrals from major crimes and intel unit police detectives.
• Providing case management services to clients as needed.
• Developing crisis related treatment plans.
• Providing psychological evaluations/problem identification, crisis interventions, referrals and linkage to resources for consumers who are not arrested.
• Coordinating client's use of other city programs and outside community resources.
• Coordinating medication/medicinal needs of clients with psychiatrists, nurses, and other medical sources as part of crisis resolution.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records consistent with WellPower standards.
• Participating in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
• Performing 27-10 (M-1) “mental health hold” evaluations in the community while responding to mental health related 911 calls.
• Maintaining a trauma informed environment of wellbeing
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements include:

• Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or similar field.
• Current license in the State of Colorado as a LCSW/LPC/LMFT or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in clinical social work.
• Experience working with moderate to severe and persistently mentally ill populations.

WellPower offers:

• Comprehensive benefits: Access medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and retirement matching—available at just 30 hours per week.
• Licensure Support: Free supervision for LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs.