Lead Co-Responder & Family Trauma Recovery Psychologist
Reaching HOPE, Commerce City, CO, United States
About Reaching HOPE
Reaching HOPE is a non-profit outpatient trauma clinic serving survivors of traumatic crimes and their families. Our mission is to promote healing through holistic, evidence-based, and relationally grounded care, addressing individual, relational, and systemic trauma to fortify communities for generations to come. Our populations include individuals impacted by interpersonal violence, sexual assault, and complex trauma, with particular emphasis on LGBTQIA+ youth, Latinx families, and survivors of systemic marginalization.
Position Overview
Reaching HOPE is seeking a
Clinical Psychologist
to serve as a
Lead Co‑Responder Clinician
with the Brighton Police Department two days per week, and as a Trauma Psychologist at Family Trauma Recovery one day per week. This is a unique opportunity for a licensed psychologist committed to ethical, trauma‑informed care and social justice.
Schedule
2 days per week (20 hours) with the Brighton Police Department
1 day per week (10 hours) at Reaching HOPE, our trauma specialty outpatient clinic
Schedule may adjust as program data determines highest‑need times.
Ethical Foundations
Reaching HOPE’s Co‑Responder initiative is guided by the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. We uphold these principles: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence, Fidelity and Responsibility, Integrity, Justice, and Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity, as the framework for every community interaction and intervention.
We recognize the power and privilege inherent in our role as mental health providers working alongside law enforcement. Our clinicians lead with ethics, ensuring:
The protection of human dignity in all encounters
A commitment to do no harm, even in high‑stakes, fast‑paced environments
Transparency, compassion, and cultural responsiveness in communication
Advocacy for diversion from the criminal justice system whenever clinically and ethically appropriate
Continuous self‑reflection and supervision to maintain ethical integrity under pressure
Essential Functions
Take lead on scheduling, planning, promoting, and supporting Co‑Response trainings for the PD and community, including non‑profit partners.
Lead community presentations and partner meetings to share about the co‑response program and strengthen referrals/partnerships.
Supervise co‑responder clinicians and case managers in collaboration with Reaching HOPE Program Director.
Attend leadership meetings with the Executive Director, Program Director, and Director of Victim Services for program development and data collection planning.
Take lead on data collection and reporting.
Plan and lead weekly co‑responder team meetings.
Lead training and onboarding of co‑responder clinicians, case managers, and students, including record‑keeping, de‑escalation strategies, tactical training/field safety, and radio/dispatch system use.
Assist in oversight of the co‑responder training program with doctoral students and the APA accredited internship program.
Assist in oversight of grant spending/financials.
Provide immediate crisis and emergency psychological assessments in collaboration with law enforcement.
Operate safely and tactically while providing crisis de‑escalation.
Conduct risk evaluations, create safety plans, and coordinate appropriate next steps.
Deliver brief stabilization and referrals to longer‑term care.
Identify protective factors and assess level of functioning.
Coordinate with psychiatric and social service providers to ensure continuity of care.
Provide consultation and coaching to officers and team members.
Provide training and presentations for officers, community partners, and other agencies.
Maintain comprehensive, confidential documentation according to ethical and legal standards.
Collect data on service delivery and outcomes to inform program development.
Participate in team meetings, debriefings, and case consultations.
Hold open office hours.
Tabling community events.
Provide phase‑based, trauma‑informed individual therapy to survivors of interpersonal violence and complex trauma.
Conduct comprehensive intakes and phone screens to assess appropriateness for services.
Attend and actively participate in weekly group supervision.
Provide supervision to supervisors and contribute to clinical leadership within the program.
Consult and collaborate with community partners, referring agencies, and multidisciplinary care providers.
Participate in didactic trainings to support ongoing clinical development and trauma specialization.
Maintain timely, thorough, and confidential documentation in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
Engage in program‑related administrative tasks typical of nonprofit settings (e.g., data tracking, outreach activities, community education).
Assist with grant‑writing or grant‑support activities as opportunities arise.
Contribute to Reaching HOPE’s community wellness and systemic initiatives.
Qualifications
Doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (Required).
Current Colorado License (LP) in good standing with DORA (Required).
Experience in risk assessment, crisis stabilization, and emergency mental health services (e.g., previous work in inpatient hospitals, crisis hotline experience, etc.).
Strong understanding of ethical decision‑making and trauma‑informed care.
Experience working within or alongside law‑enforcement systems (preferred).
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Retirement plan with 3% employer contribution.
4 weeks paid time off in the first year; unlimited vacation thereafter.
Weekly individual supervision and didactic trainings with the Reaching HOPE team.
Ongoing training in Co‑Response and trauma‑focused care.
Opportunity for program development and clinical supervision roles as the program expands.
Compensation
Annual Salary: $85,000 ($5,000 Bilingual Pay Increase).
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Reaching HOPE is a non-profit outpatient trauma clinic serving survivors of traumatic crimes and their families. Our mission is to promote healing through holistic, evidence-based, and relationally grounded care, addressing individual, relational, and systemic trauma to fortify communities for generations to come. Our populations include individuals impacted by interpersonal violence, sexual assault, and complex trauma, with particular emphasis on LGBTQIA+ youth, Latinx families, and survivors of systemic marginalization.
Position Overview
Reaching HOPE is seeking a
Clinical Psychologist
to serve as a
Lead Co‑Responder Clinician
with the Brighton Police Department two days per week, and as a Trauma Psychologist at Family Trauma Recovery one day per week. This is a unique opportunity for a licensed psychologist committed to ethical, trauma‑informed care and social justice.
Schedule
2 days per week (20 hours) with the Brighton Police Department
1 day per week (10 hours) at Reaching HOPE, our trauma specialty outpatient clinic
Schedule may adjust as program data determines highest‑need times.
Ethical Foundations
Reaching HOPE’s Co‑Responder initiative is guided by the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. We uphold these principles: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence, Fidelity and Responsibility, Integrity, Justice, and Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity, as the framework for every community interaction and intervention.
We recognize the power and privilege inherent in our role as mental health providers working alongside law enforcement. Our clinicians lead with ethics, ensuring:
The protection of human dignity in all encounters
A commitment to do no harm, even in high‑stakes, fast‑paced environments
Transparency, compassion, and cultural responsiveness in communication
Advocacy for diversion from the criminal justice system whenever clinically and ethically appropriate
Continuous self‑reflection and supervision to maintain ethical integrity under pressure
Essential Functions
Take lead on scheduling, planning, promoting, and supporting Co‑Response trainings for the PD and community, including non‑profit partners.
Lead community presentations and partner meetings to share about the co‑response program and strengthen referrals/partnerships.
Supervise co‑responder clinicians and case managers in collaboration with Reaching HOPE Program Director.
Attend leadership meetings with the Executive Director, Program Director, and Director of Victim Services for program development and data collection planning.
Take lead on data collection and reporting.
Plan and lead weekly co‑responder team meetings.
Lead training and onboarding of co‑responder clinicians, case managers, and students, including record‑keeping, de‑escalation strategies, tactical training/field safety, and radio/dispatch system use.
Assist in oversight of the co‑responder training program with doctoral students and the APA accredited internship program.
Assist in oversight of grant spending/financials.
Provide immediate crisis and emergency psychological assessments in collaboration with law enforcement.
Operate safely and tactically while providing crisis de‑escalation.
Conduct risk evaluations, create safety plans, and coordinate appropriate next steps.
Deliver brief stabilization and referrals to longer‑term care.
Identify protective factors and assess level of functioning.
Coordinate with psychiatric and social service providers to ensure continuity of care.
Provide consultation and coaching to officers and team members.
Provide training and presentations for officers, community partners, and other agencies.
Maintain comprehensive, confidential documentation according to ethical and legal standards.
Collect data on service delivery and outcomes to inform program development.
Participate in team meetings, debriefings, and case consultations.
Hold open office hours.
Tabling community events.
Provide phase‑based, trauma‑informed individual therapy to survivors of interpersonal violence and complex trauma.
Conduct comprehensive intakes and phone screens to assess appropriateness for services.
Attend and actively participate in weekly group supervision.
Provide supervision to supervisors and contribute to clinical leadership within the program.
Consult and collaborate with community partners, referring agencies, and multidisciplinary care providers.
Participate in didactic trainings to support ongoing clinical development and trauma specialization.
Maintain timely, thorough, and confidential documentation in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
Engage in program‑related administrative tasks typical of nonprofit settings (e.g., data tracking, outreach activities, community education).
Assist with grant‑writing or grant‑support activities as opportunities arise.
Contribute to Reaching HOPE’s community wellness and systemic initiatives.
Qualifications
Doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (Required).
Current Colorado License (LP) in good standing with DORA (Required).
Experience in risk assessment, crisis stabilization, and emergency mental health services (e.g., previous work in inpatient hospitals, crisis hotline experience, etc.).
Strong understanding of ethical decision‑making and trauma‑informed care.
Experience working within or alongside law‑enforcement systems (preferred).
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Retirement plan with 3% employer contribution.
4 weeks paid time off in the first year; unlimited vacation thereafter.
Weekly individual supervision and didactic trainings with the Reaching HOPE team.
Ongoing training in Co‑Response and trauma‑focused care.
Opportunity for program development and clinical supervision roles as the program expands.
Compensation
Annual Salary: $85,000 ($5,000 Bilingual Pay Increase).
#J-18808-Ljbffr