Job Summary

If you're an experienced crisis clinician who enjoys working independently, thinking on your feet, and collaborating across disciplines, this position offers a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact. As a CAPS/CUPD Co-Responder, you'll provide real-time mental health intervention in the community while helping connect individuals to the least restrictive, most appropriate care. The CAPS/CUPD Co-Responder program provides direct mental health and crisis related services to support the health and safety of the CU-Boulder community, its affiliates, and local community members. The Co-Responder team will be employees of Counseling and Psychiatric Services, embedded in the University of Colorado – Boulder Police Department (CUPD).

The Co-Responder clinician will be paired with CUPD officers responding to mental health calls (both in person and via telehealth) to provide in-the-moment crisis assessments, disposition planning, and follow-up care coordination. This position may also be deployed with CUPD officers as part of a mutual aid request from other area law enforcement agencies for mental health-related crises. The majority of this work will take place in the field, outside of a traditional office. The co-responder team, in partnership with CUPD, primarily operates using a primary response model. Co-responder clinicians typically spend the first portion of their shift completing follow-up care coordination, documentation, consultation, and other administrative responsibilities before joining a CUPD officer for the second half of the shift to respond to mental health-related calls and provide field-based crisis intervention. On occasion, the co-responder clinician may be asked to transport themselves to join the officer on scene. A University vehicle may be available to the co-responder clinician in these situations.

CU Boulder CAPS is a training clinic, and as such, this position may have the opportunity to provide formal or informal supervision to staff in training including Post-Master's Social Work Fellows; Psychology Interns, Psychology Practicum Students and/or Psychology Post-Doc Fellows.

This position works collaboratively with CAPS, CUPD, campus departments, and community partners to support coordinated, multidisciplinary responses to behavioral health concerns. The Co-Responder approaches assessment, intervention, referral, and consultation through a culturally responsive, trauma-informed lens that considers the unique experiences, identities, and systemic factors affecting those served.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are

The Division of Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) supports the well-being, mental health, and academic success of students by providing comprehensive clinical care, consultation, and outreach to the campus community. CAPS also offers outstanding training, preparing the next generation of mental health providers. Our team is multicultural and multidisciplinary, drawing from diverse professional backgrounds and theoretical approaches. As a department within the Division of Student Life, we work to create an affirming and welcoming environment where all identities and lived experiences are valued and where every student can thrive.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Face to Face/Direct Service

• Provide crisis intervention through in-person or telehealth crisis outreach, crisis de-escalation, and clinical assessments. Partner with CUPD commissioned police officers during mental health calls or welfare checks.

Job Summary

If you're an experienced crisis clinician who enjoys working independently, thinking on your feet, and collaborating across disciplines, this position offers a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact. As a CAPS/CUPD Co-Responder, you'll provide real-time mental health intervention in the community while helping connect individuals to the least restrictive, most appropriate care. The CAPS/CUPD Co-Responder program provides direct mental health and crisis related services to support the health and safety of the CU-Boulder community, its affiliates, and local community members. The Co-Responder team will be employees of Counseling and Psychiatric Services, embedded in the University of Colorado – Boulder Police Department (CUPD).

The Co-Responder clinician will be paired with CUPD officers responding to mental health calls (both in person and via telehealth) to provide in-the-moment crisis assessments, disposition planning, and follow-up care coordination. This position may also be deployed with CUPD officers as part of a mutual aid request from other area law enforcement agencies for mental health-related crises. The majority of this work will take place in the field, outside of a traditional office. The co-responder team, in partnership with CUPD, primarily operates using a primary response model. Co-responder clinicians typically spend the first portion of their shift completing follow-up care coordination, documentation, consultation, and other administrative responsibilities before joining a CUPD officer for the second half of the shift to respond to mental health-related calls and provide field-based crisis intervention. On occasion, the co-responder clinician may be asked to transport themselves to join the officer on scene. A University vehicle may be available to the co-responder clinician in these situations.

CU Boulder CAPS is a training clinic, and as such, this position may have the opportunity to provide formal or informal supervision to staff in training including Post-Master's Social Work Fellows; Psychology Interns, Psychology Practicum Students and/or Psychology Post-Doc Fellows.

This position works collaboratively with CAPS, CUPD, campus departments, and community partners to support coordinated, multidisciplinary responses to behavioral health concerns. The Co-Responder approaches assessment, intervention, referral, and consultation through a culturally responsive, trauma-informed lens that considers the unique experiences, identities, and systemic factors affecting those served.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are

The Division of Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) supports the well-being, mental health, and academic success of students by providing comprehensive clinical care, consultation, and outreach to the campus community. CAPS also offers outstanding training, preparing the next generation of mental health providers. Our team is multicultural and multidisciplinary, drawing from diverse professional backgrounds and theoretical approaches. As a department within the Division of Student Life, we work to create an affirming and welcoming environment where all identities and lived experiences are valued and where every student can thrive.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Face to Face/Direct Service

• Provide crisis intervention through in-person or telehealth crisis outreach, crisis de-escalation, and clinical assessments. Partner with CUPD commissioned police officers during mental health calls or welfare checks.