Co-Response: Behavioral Health Therapist

Company: SummitStone Health Partners
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Overview

A Co-Responder - Behavioral Health Therapist is needed to help us in our endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation one person at a time.

The Mission:


At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.

We need your help to make this vision a reality.

We are building a team who believes in providing crucial services at crucial times, helping the people in our community at their most vulnerable - particularly those who are often overlooked and underserved.

We Embrace Our Diversity

Come As You Are:

A core value here at SummitStone.

We want you to be your authentic self while at work, so we welcome and actively seek team members of different backgrounds, identities and experiences. SummitStone is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, honoring each individual's whole-self by embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language and the inherent intersections of many different identities. We invite everyone to share our journey and are proudly an equal opportunity employer.

Experiences and Backgrounds We Look For

If this sounds like your calling, then we want to help you succeed, grow, and thrive at SummitStone.

• Location: Larimer County, CO
• Status: Full-time, 40/hrs. week
• Shifts: Wednesday - Friday 2:00PM to 12:00AM, alternating weekends The position works in conjunction with Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Loveland Police Department, Estes Park Police Department, and Johnstown Police Department. This position will either work in tandem with law enforcement (primary response model) or response to persons in crisis after being contacted by law enforcement officials (secondary response model).
  
  This position works in conjunction with the Larimer County Sheriff's Office (LCSO). As such, a background check is required and polygraph if necessary.
  
  For more information about the Mental Health Co-Responder Unit click this LINK.
  
  What you will do:
  • Co-response clinicians will respond, in tandem, with LCSO deputies to behavioral health emergencies in the community. The clinician is responsible for providing assessment and crisis intervention, which may include interviewing and evaluating persons who are presenting in crisis, placing persons in crisis on a mental health hold (M1) or emergency commitment (EC), consulting with other care providers, and linking persons with other community services.
  • Responsible for ensuring that cases presenting with multiple, complex clinical issues have the appropriate risk assessments and case coordination with internal and external resources to ensure client and community safety.
  • Will provide consultation, coordination, and support to affiliated law enforcement agencies and other members of the criminal justice system.
  • Maintain clinical records in accordance with organization, State, and Federal compliance requirements
  • Participate in staff development and training
  • Other duties as assigned This ideal candidate should have
    • Thorough knowledge of current best practices, including recovery concepts, and integrated treatment of individuals who have been diagnoses with a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder
    • Thorough knowledge of community resources
    • Ability to accurately evaluate clients' mental status
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement agents, clients and their families, employees, other service providers, community groups and the public and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
    • Knowledge of diversity and inclusion with the relevant ability to engage, communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people of different backgrounds, identities, and culturally diverse communities. Required:
      • Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling is required.
      • Experience in coordinating mental health intervention plans and services with other agencies is required.
      • License eligible required.
      • Experience with Trauma-Informed Care. Preferred:
        • Professional licensure is preferred.
        • 2+ years clinical experience in behavioral health is preferred.
        • Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred. Some positions include driving a company vehicle and require a valid Colorado driver's license.
          
          Start With Yes
          
          At SummitStone, we show up not only for our clients, but for our staff as well. You will be joining a team of committed professionals who believe in the power of starting with "yes" - where an unparalleled level of teamwork and support can solve any challenge.
          
          We believe that people can and do recover, but we also know that they can't always do it on their own. That's where you come in. If you have any or all of these qualities, we want you to consider us for your next career move:
          • You believe in being a voice for behavioral health in Northern Colorado
          • You embrace equity for your clients, teammates, and partners
          • Collaboration and creativity are crucial to helping you solve problems
          • You show up as your genuine self to help guide others through their toughest times
          • Through continuous curiosity, exploration, and reflection, you're eager to adapt and learn
            All clinical staff at SummitStone Health work within a highly collaborative team environment. Our team-based model of care provides a safe, inclusive, and healing environment that builds on the capacity for resiliency and recovery in the children, adults, and families we serve. SummitStone provides clinical supervision toward licensure at no cost to the employee and reimburses for license renewal. We believe in continuous improvement and provide training and development opportunities for staff, as well as select certification opportunities. You will find an unprecedented level of support, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth in this role. Our teams use innovative, cutting edge, and evidence-based approaches to treat clients along our continuum of care. Come join us and make a deep and meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
            
            Our Behavioral Health Therapists have access to exceptional training opportunities in evidence-based practices and support in gaining and keeping licensure and addictions certification:
            • Receive supervision toward clinical licensure (i.e. LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC) and/or certification (i.e. CAS) at no cost to the employee
            • Have the opportunity to participate in specialized clinical certifications (i.e. EMDR, etc.)
              
              Total Rewards
              
              The typical hiring range for this position is based on relevant years of experience.
              
              The hiring range:
              • Masters Level Unlicensed: $27.89 - $33.47
              • Masters Level Licensed: $31.75 - 38.09
              • Based on relevant years of experience Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential. Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekend and holidays.
                
                Outcomes and Benefits
                
                We know that most people aren't just searching for a job, they're searching for a career.
                
                But more than that, they're searching for a sense of belonging and purpose. Whether you're at the start of your journey or you already know where you want to be, you will have access to a level of support and teamwork that is uncommon in the field of behavioral health today.
                
                Along with that, positions are eligible for range of benefits including:
                
                Time that you deserve for a balanced life
                • Flextime Scheduling
                • Paid Time Off (PTO)
                • Ten paid holidays, including one floating holiday
                • Extended Leave Bank (ELB) Financial benefits
                  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer match
                  • Referral Bonus available for employees who refer new hires
                  • Ongoing support for learning and development, including reimbursement and supervision for license and certification Health, Medical, and Wellness
                    • Medical Insurance
                    • Dental & Vision Insurance
                    • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
                    • Malpractice Insurance
                    • Option to participate in Employee Resource Groups Based on working 20+ hours per week
                      
                      Reach Out
                      
                      SummitStone will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your recruiter know.
                      
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