In 2022, our co-responder program went from 11 to 20.5 co-responders positions. We have four openings remaining. A co-responder in Johnson County is a Johnson County Mental Health Center clinician who is embedded with a local law enforcement agency.

Applicants must meet Kansas criteria to be a licensed mental health professional, as well as, pass a polygraph and background check completed by the law enforcement agency.  

Salary range starts at  $60,548.80 (actual pay depends on qualifications).

We have 8 or 10 hour shifts which includes a working lunch. 

Co-Responder Coverage Map

Leawood/Prairie Village Co-Responder evenings, flexible on days and start times  https://jocogov.hua.hrsmart.com/hrsmart/ats/Posting/view/6103

Shawnee Co-Responder evenings, flexible on days and start times   https://jocogov.hua.hrsmart.com/hrsmart/ats/Posting/view/6102

Overland Park Co-Responder Wednesday - Saturday 0800 - 1800 and Monday - Thursday 1600 - 0200, flexible on days for the mids shift (This position rides in the patrol car and has a CIRT K-9 on the unit.) https://jocogov.hua.hrsmart.com/hrsmart/ats/Posting/view/6104

Contact Jessica Murphy with questions jessica.murphy@jocogov.org