Co-Responder Clinician III

Co-Responder Clinician IIIJob Announcement – 20250259 Department: Public Safety Division: Collaborative Services Status: Regular Full-Time with Benefits Schedule: 4×10-hour shifts, varied schedule (one team works early hours; the other works later hours) CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled APPLY ONLINE ONLY: www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs ❗ Applications submitted anywhere else—including this site—will NOT be accepted.Compensation: Hiring Range: $40.79 – $45.32/hourAnticipated 2026 Pay: $41.10 – $45.66/hourWhy Join the City of Longmont?Full benefit package includes:Medical, Dental, VisionFlexible SpendingDefined Benefit Pension401(a) Money Purchase PlanLife & Survivor BenefitsTerm Life & AD&DLong-Term DisabilityBereavement, Jury & Witness Duty LeaveFMLA, Military LeaveParental & Caregiver LeaveSick Leave40 hours of Vacation credited upon hireHoliday PayEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition AssistanceOptional voluntary benefits are also available.Note: Positions listed as Open Until Filled may close without advance notice. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible.Position Summary: The Co-Responder Clinician III (CORE Clinician) acts as a first responder to mental health emergencies in partnership with Public Safety personnel—including paramedicine professionals and law enforcement officers.This role provides:Primary de-escalation and clinical crisis interventionRapid assessment of high-risk, high-acuity behavioral health emergenciesCritical clinical judgment to guide police and medical actionsField-based evaluation, stabilization, and facilitation of appropriate follow-up careClinicians handle dynamic, rapidly evolving situations and may prepare legal documents for transport or admission to appropriate levels of care, including:Mental health holdsCourt-ordered psychiatric evaluationsEmergency commitmentsInvoluntary substance use treatment petitionsThe CORE program is flexible and continuously adapts to community needs. Clinicians also serve as liaisons to community service agencies and play a key role in connecting individuals to long-term support.Principal Duties: Respond to behavioral health calls alongside law enforcement, fire, and paramedicine personnelProvide clinical crisis intervention, biopsychosocial evaluations, problem identification, and referralsScaffold skill-building and broker services through a strong community referral networkConduct follow-up within 72 hours to support continuity of careExecute mental health holds (M1 and M3), when appropriateProvide short-term case management as neededMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentationParticipate in team meetings, in-service trainings, clinical supervision, and departmental activitiesConduct community outreach for individuals in behavioral health crisisDeliver training and participate in outreach events to educate the community on CORE servicesCollaborate with community agencies and stakeholders for coordinated supportTransport clients as neededWork closely with case management partners and allied agencies to support client successWorking Environment: Clinicians respond from a police vehicle with an assigned CORE Officer and Paramedic to major emergencies, including:Active shootings, stabbings, major traffic accidents (including fatalities)Menacing, SWAT incidents, armed suicidal subjectsChild abuse, domestic violenceSerious medical emergenciesExposure to infectious diseases (scabies, bed bugs, hepatitis, etc.)Overdose and narcotics-related callsSafety conditions require:Wearing tactical/bullet-proof body armorUsing defensive tactics and scene safety practicesClinicians work throughout the community, including:Homes, parks, greenwaysEmergency rooms, psychiatric units, nursing homesJail and juvenile detention facilitiesCommunity agency sitesSome work occurs in traditional office settings. Regular contact with individuals experiencing acute crisis is expected. Travel throughout Boulder County may be required.Clinicians are stationed at the Longmont Department of Public Safety.Qualifications: Minimum two years of experience in clinical settings providing crisis interventionsMaster’s degree in social work, psychology, or related fieldCurrent Colorado LCSW or LPC licenseValid Colorado Driver’s License and good driving recordPreferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish), intermediate or advanced proficiencyThe City may consider equivalent combinations of education, skills, and experience. The City is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the community we serve.Selection ProcessIncludes:Complete job description reviewPersonal interviewBackground investigationCriminal history checkSubstance screeningUnescorted Security Clearance (required)How to Apply: An ONLINE APPLICATION through the City website is REQUIRED. Apply at: www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobsResumés may be submitted in lieu of the full City application, but must be uploaded through the online application system. This position is Open Until Filled and may close without notice. Apply promptly.For questions, please reach out via email to Master Police Officer Ryan Douglas at ryan.douglas@longmontcolorado.gov, or by phone at 303-651-8512.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Longmont complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. The City does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, training, compensation, or any other personnel action based on: age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, public assistance status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class.If you require special assistance during the hiring process, contact Human Resources in advance.All City facilities are smoke-free. About Longmont Department of Public Safety: Mission StatementsFire: "The mission of Longmont Fire Services is to serve our community by protecting life, property, and the environment through preparation, prevention and response."Police:Our commitment is to work in partnership with our residents in creating and preserving exceptional public safety for those who live in, work in, or visit our community. This commitment is reflected in our mission statement:"To protect and to serve with integrity and professionalism in partnership with the people of Longmont."