About this role
Job Description: Job Title: Co-Responder Location: Independence, Missouri Department: Crisis Services Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary: Are you passionate about helping individuals in crisis while building strong partnerships within your community? As a Co-Responder, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by working alongside law enforcement agencies to connect individuals with behavioral health needs to appropriate care and resources. Join our compassionate, collaborative team where you can make a difference every day through crisis intervention, service coordination, community engagement, and advocacy. We are seeking a skilled professional who demonstrates empathy, strong communication abilities, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to improving outcomes for individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges.
The Co-Responder serves as a key liaison between behavioral health services and local law enforcement agencies. This role provides crisis assessments, intervention services, care coordination, and consultation to support individuals who come to the attention of law enforcement due to behavioral health concerns. The Co-Responder works collaboratively with community partners, courts, service providers, and emergency response systems to promote access to care, stabilization, and continuity of services.
This position offers… Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
Key Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with local law enforcement agencies by providing timely behavioral health support and consultation within designated police departments. • Complete crisis screenings, assessments, interventions, and intake evaluations for individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges in community and correctional settings. • Coordinate behavioral health services and develop effective systems of care for individuals who come to the attention of law enforcement. • Assist individuals in accessing recommended treatment services and facilitate follow-up care when needed. • Provide brief therapeutic interventions to promote stabilization and arrange next-day or ongoing services as appropriate. • Support law enforcement and court personnel in locating psychiatric placement options and assisting with involuntary detention processes when necessary. • Participate in Crisis Intervention Teams, specialty courts, diversion courts, and other collaborative community initiatives. • Communicate and coordinate with service providers to ensure continuity of care for individuals currently receiving services. • Deliver behavioral health training, consultation, and educational support to law enforcement agencies and personnel as requested. • Maintain effective working relationships with community partners, referral sources, emergency systems, and internal service teams. • Document interventions, assessments, referrals, and services in accordance with agency standards and regulatory requirements. • Provide brief clinical support and resource referrals to law enforcement officers when appropriate.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or related field required. • Master’s degree preferred. • Minimum one year of experience working in the behavioral health field required. • Experience providing crisis intervention services preferred. • Experience collaborating with law enforcement agencies preferred.
Additional Qualifications:
• Must be able to pass a background check as required by the police department. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with law enforcement, healthcare providers, courts, and community partners. • Strong communication, crisis intervention, assessment, and relationship-building skills. • Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.
Keywords: Co-Responder, Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Crisis Services, Mental Health, Law Enforcement Collaboration, Community Outreach, Case Coordination, Crisis Assessment, Behavioral Health Services


Position Perks & Benefits: Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness. 

Brightli is on a Mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.