Crisis Police Response Clinician

Company: Behavioral Health Response
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 27, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Position Summary: The primary goal of this position is to work in partnership with law enforcement to respond directly to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. A paired team of a problem CPR-C and a police officer will respond to 911 and other police dispatch calls believed to be related to behavioral health crises. Working together with law enforcement, the CPR-C will provide effective crisis intervention services, including crisis assessment and referral services, behavioral health education and support, brief solution-focused treatment, de-escalation, psychological first aid, and connecting community members with follow-up services. Job Responsibilities: • Ride with officers to respond to 911 calls and/or in the community encounters with individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. • Respond to calls from BHR Contact Center for 911 diversion needs when law enforcement response is not required or is already on scene. • Always adheres to all safety protocols and follows law enforcement procedures/guidance when co-responding. • Participate in cross-training with law enforcement and other emergency personnel as required. • Maintain strong working relationships with law enforcement and other community stakeholders. • Maintain appropriate clinical boundaries and prioritize access to behavioral health services. • Maintain client centered and community focused approach consistent with behavioral health professional’s ethics and principles. • Performs high quality clinical triage assessments with excellent customer service skills. Documentation is written in a proficient and professional manner. Using sound clinical judgment develops an individualized, comprehensive treatment plan to assist client in establishing necessary mental health services including provisional diagnosis and thorough suicide risk assessment. • CPR-C will complete all necessary documentation within BHR’s electronic records platform and ensures documentation is received by BHR by end of shift. CPR-C must be proficient in all documentation platforms and aware of account/location specific requirements regarding documentation completion. • CPR-C will work with numerous agencies and will need to meet any regulatory requirements of external partners, including vaccinations and background checks as required. • Perform various other duties and functions as required or assigned within area of expertise or scope of the position. Education, Experience and Skills Required: • Bachelor’s Degree in Social services or criminal justice related field. • Working knowledge of the St. Louis Area Mental Health Network, the Crisis Intervention Model, and the DSM-V. • Minimum of six months to two years’ experience in mental health field within the private or public sector. • Committed to ongoing professional and educational development. Participates in individual and group supervision, BHR trainings, seminars, functions, and events. • Must work well individually and with co-workers as part of a team. Must be flexible with work hours and special requests from leadership. • Ability to write clinical documentation, conduct mental health assessments and develop client treatment plans. • First Aid/CPR certification. • Strong service coordination and team building skills. • Must own a properly insured, reliable vehicle. • MO Class E or state equivalent driver's license (Required). • Motor vehicle driving record check (Required). At BHR, we believe that every team member has an integral role in the lifesaving treatment we provide. We are a trauma informed agency, and we hire people who are passionate about our mission and are committed to improving the lives of those we serve through our trauma informed models of practice. Behavioral Health Response is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

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