Clinician I CIT, Trinidad (54740)

Health Solutionsis a premier wellness center focused on whole-person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff clinicians physicians nurses and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

Were hiring aCIT Co-ResponderClinicianto join us atour Rural Health Solutions location in collaboration withTrinidad Police Department. Must be available to work Tuesday-Friday from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM with the flexibility to adjust the schedule as needed to meet the needs of the program.

What Youd Be Doing

As aCIT-Co-Responder Clinicianyou wouldprovide early intervention assessment referrals and clinical de-escalation services to persons in the community that are identified by Trinidad Police Officers as having behavioral health related concerns. To provide information education liaison and transition services to various networks within Health Solutions and with federal state and community-based agencies and resources. To meet the contractual obligations of a sole source contract with the Trinidad Police Department. To provide training and on-going education for officers to increase awareness of crisis de-escalation mental health and substance use issues and intervention. To provide family members with necessary information and education to further assist persons with mental illness and substance use disorders and for themselves.

Specifically theCIT-Co-Responder Clinicianunder the administrative supervision of the Program Director and the clinical supervision of the Program Director is responsible for:

• Accompany Trinidad Police Department officers on mental health related calls in the community triage provide crisis intervention assess needs and provide resources link with treatment
• Assessment of all referrals to determine appropriateness for services at Health Solutions
• Provide case management services including linking to services monitoring follow-up and crisis management for clients
• Provide services to meet need: office based community based or in the clients home
• Make appropriate referrals to and act as liaison with community agencies service providers and natural support systems
• Provide in-reach and out-reach at designated facilities as assigned/appropriate
• Collaboration with client(s) family members and significant others in identifying strengths and treatment needs
• Work with client and family/support system for appropriate service delivery
• Provide assistance in developing community-based resources for social vocational and leisure skills
• Maintain communication and links with other Health Solutions programs e.g. Crisis Services Outpatient Case Management Vocational and Recovery Services programs
• Coordination for emergency services when clinically indicated/medically necessary; risk/lethality assessment (including inpatient admission)
• Resource acquisition and assistance with application for benefits and entitlements in collaboration with Case Management Team
• Assist clients with basic needs such as housing food clothing medical and dental care legal vocational and psychiatric services
• Provide on-going training and educational opportunities for officers to increase awareness of de-escalation mental health and substance use intervention
• Provide family members with necessary information and education to further assist clients and themselves
• Participate in team meetings clinical staffings and clinical consultation as scheduled
• Utilize clinical practice guidelines Health Solutions and State Division of Mental Health standards for appropriate service delivery
• Appropriately screen and assess referrals for admission into the Crestone Recovery program or other Health Solutions Networks; document process and organize referrals in a timely manner
• Coordinate consumer needs and fosters relationships while working with Trinidad Police Department and other criminal justice representatives (jail courts Parole Probation etc)
• Manage and maintain accurate and timely data collection and documentation database
• Work with management team on reports presentations as assigned

What Youll Like About Us

• Competitive pay. $59619.89 - $80358.60 (as determined by credentials and experience)
• Generous benefits package. For most positions includes paid holidays PTO EAP tuition reimbursement retirement insurances FSA and a premier wellness program
  • Insurance: Medical Dental and Vision with low deductibles. Also Wellness benefits program available.
  • HS Funded: EAP Teladoc LifeLock Direct Path Life and AD&D LTD
  • Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
  • Additional Insurance: FSA Voluntary Life Allstate Voluntary benefits
  • Flexible work schedule
• Employee recognition and celebrations
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another
• Opportunities to serve our neighbors in Trinidad Huerfano and Las Animas counties

What Were Looking ForThe Must-Haves

• Masters degree in social work counseling psychology or a closely related field will be considered contingent upon eligibility for license within a specified time frame.
• Experience working with SUD and Co-Occurring disorders
• Experience conducting brief therapy working with different age groups and individuals with acute behavioral health issues.
• Computer proficiency
• Valid Colorado drivers license and access to transportation during work hours
• Must be able to work Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

What Wed Like to See in YouThe Nice-to-Haves

• Colorado clinical license (i.e. LPC LCSW LMFT)
• Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist or Licensed Addiction Counselor.
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexibility and exceptional time management and documentation skills.
• Spanish language skills

Closing date: 08/30/2026 - EOE M/F