Co-Responder - Denver Police

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WellPower is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationa

l origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Co-Responder program consists of a partnership between the Denver Police Department (DPD) and WellPower. The Co-Responder program supports an overall effort to expand specialized law enforcement and behavioral health strategies tailored to meet theneeds of people with behavioral / mental health concerns in the Denver community

• Denver Police Department

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Pay Range & Benefits :

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Master's Degree in social work, psychology, or similar field. Current license as a LCSW / LPC / LMFT in the State of Colorado, or master's with LAC and ability to obtain LPC / LCSW licensure within 6 months is preferred.

Experience :

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES :

This position requires additional background checks through the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division to be cleared to work alongside law enforcement officers.

This position requires the individual to wear a bulletproof vest for the entire shift. The safety of our team members is a priority, and wearing a vest may be necessary when responding to specific situations involving law enforcement or other high-risk environments.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS :

Typical Physical Demands : Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach, drive, operate standard office equipment such as phone, computer, facsimile, copier / printer, and other business machines. Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.

Typical Mental Demands : Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans. Must understand people from all walks of life and be able to communicate effectively with them.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT : May require occasional evening, weekend or on-call hours. Some local travel depending on position. Will ride with Denver Police Department (in coordination with 911 communication center) in response to mental health related 911 calls.

Why Work at WellPower?

Join a workplace where purpose meets passion!

Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment

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