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El Paso County Response Mental Health Clinician in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Response Mental Health Clinician
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Response Mental Health Clinician
Salary
$64,355.20 - $82,659.20 Annually
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2400435
Department
Sheriff's Office
Opening Date
10/19/2024
Closing Date
11/3/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Benefits
Questions
Need more information on completing a job application? See the EPC Application process here (https://admin.elpasoco.com/human-resources/#ApplicationProcess) .
Job Summary
REPOST
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications
The Sheriff’s Office provides public safety at all times and therefore every position is deemed essential. All positions are in-person and not eligible for remote work. Every position is also subject to recall based on the needs of the Office to keep the community safe.
This position goes through an annual shift bid.
The schedule could be one of the following dependent on business needs:
Shift 1: Monday – Thursday: 5:30am – 3:30pm
Shift 2: Tuesday – Friday: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Shift 3: Thursday – Sunday: 6:00am – 4:00pm
Shift 4: Saturday – Tuesday: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Attendance for County required trainings (mostly conducted virtually), shadowing/training during regular work hours 8am – 4pm.
Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.
Please be advised this position may close on or after 10/21/2024, without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of applicants.
Responsible for coordinating and providing behavioral health care to inmates at the El Paso County Jail who are experiencing crisis or adverse emotional reactions to internal or external events.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Provides solution-focused counseling and safety planning interventions to at risk clients that deescalates and stabilizes them.
Creates individualized behavior modification plans and effectively communicates the plan and treatment recommendation to clients.
Routinely follows up with inmates experiencing behavioral health concerns.
Communicates treatment recommendations to security and professional staff.
Documents all client interactions in multiple state and internal agency databases.
Completes clinical notes for all client interactions in a timely manner.
Completes behavioral health assessments using approved screening tools.
Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Adheres to jail policy and procedures for the (Therapeutic Response Unit and Stabilization Team) TRUST program.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in human behavioral science, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field OR
Bachelor’s degree in human behavioral, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field and currently attending a Master’s program with an anticipated graduation date within one year of date of hire.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Experience working in a jail or with high-risk clients.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
Licenses/Certificates:
Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment.
Must be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) at time of employment; OR
If currently enrolled in a Master’s program, the required licensure must be obtained within two years of completion of the master’s degree.
If master’s degree is complete, must be eligible for licensure and obtain within two years of employment.
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) is preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, truth verification examination, and drug screen.
Work Conditions
Duties are performed in an office environment to include a detention facility. May encounter some hazards to personal safety through contact with potentially violent inmates. Must be available to work variable hours including weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.
VISION
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.
