Mental Health Co-Responder

1 month ago


Tucson, United States University of Arizona Full time

Provide a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to crisis outreach, crisis de-escalation, and clinical assessment as a Co-Responder with UAPD during mental health calls or welfare checks. Advocate for any student, staff/faculty, or non-affiliate who presents on campus and is experiencing a mental health crisis.Respond to requests for welfare checks and/or emergent/critical mental health concerns.Provide an alternative mental health response to law enforcement in supporting persons on campus when there are no safety concerns for an intervention. Provide follow-up coordination of care for students seen in crisis to ensure they are connected with appropriate mental health and University of Arizona supports and services on and off campus.Collaborate as needed with University of Arizona partners including the Office of Public Safety and Campus Life Departments (Dean of Students Office, Survivor Support Services (survivor advocacy), Housing & Residential Life, Disability Resource Center, and Fraternity & Sorority Programs).Facilitate voluntary hospitalizations and evaluations for involuntary petitions (Title 36) as needed for those who meet the criteria. Coordinate with mental health facilities and other agencies receiving students on a petition to provide collateral information and coordination of care during the time that the petition is being initiated. As needed, provide after-hours crisis care coordination to students who have presented at the end of the workday for CAPS. Provide front-line staffing of CAPS' clinical crisis system, including short-term, in-person, and/or telehealth interventions & assessment of current mental health status to stabilize clients in crisis and determine appropriate disposition. Recommend the appropriate level of care and inpatient hospitalization when indicated. Offer pertinent resource information and referrals to students and individuals whom UAPD Police Officers encounter in situations involving substance use. Provide appropriate information and coordination of care with Victim Advocate and Survivor Support Services. Provide Crisis Care Coordination and follow-up as needed with campus and community partners for high-acuity students or individuals of concern. Collaboration, outreach, and training to campus and community partners.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Knowledge of the legal and ethical guidelines and best practices in crisis mental health, assessment, and voluntary and involuntary hospitalization processes. Ability to stay calm and de-escalate individuals in mental health crises or in escalated situations. Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population by applying a trauma-informed, multicultural perspective. Strong multicultural competence and commitment to social justice advocacy, diversity, access, and inclusivity.Ability to jump into challenging situations with limited information.Ability to provide assertive leadership, direction, and guidance to first responders and community members in crises. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.Ability to work independently and be able to manage crises in novel and unexpected situations and settings. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple entities, especially with law enforcement.Must be able to work long periods in variable inside and outside conditions. Must be willing to partner with others in a wide variety of workspaces, vehicles, and external areas.Must be able to make impactful, independent decisions without direct supervisory oversight. Strong written and oral communication skills.



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