Colorado
The Colorado AgrAbility Project (CAP) and Colorado State University Extension (CSUE) are looking for four full-time regional Extension behavioral health specialists to work with the CAP team to provide in-the-field stress management information and education to farmers and ranchers, to prevent emergencies including suicide, to be innovative in addressing the reluctance of many farmers and ranchers to seek and follow through with counseling, and to provide training for rural behavioral health providers and community stakeholders.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in a behavioral/mental health field
- Clinical experience working with clients in crises
- Driving is an essential function of this position. Candidates must have proof of a valid Colorado driver's license and the ability to be insured, or the ability to obtain a driver's license by the employment start date.
These positions have not posted yet. For more information or application access please contact:
Chad Reznicek MA, LPC at chad.reznicek@colostate.edu 970-744-9011
The First Annual Colorado Agricultural Behavioral Health and Well-being Summit was held on September 28th-29th. AgWell had the privilege of hosting the summit of organizations that serve the behavioral health needs of Colorado's farmers, ranchers, ag workers, and rural communities. Twelve organizations from all corners of the state came together to share their work and resources. Through collaboration and conversation, they tackled complicated issues such as substance abuse, suicide prevention, stress management, and other difficult topics that affect the well-being of agricultural communities. Colorado AgrAbility feels honored to be working with such dedicated and thoughtful organizations on these issues. Over the next few weeks, staff will be using social media outlets to highlight each of the twelve organizations that attended the Summit, but anyone interested in learning more right away can follow the links below!
A huge thank you to each and every one of the organizations that joined with CO AgrAbility, and another thank you to Guidestone Hutchinson Ranch for providing a space to come together! Behavioral Health and Well-being Summit attendees included: AgWell, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, Colorado Farm Bureau, Southeast Health Group, La Plata Family Centers Coalition, AgrAbility, Land Logic, Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention, Western Sports Foundation, Western Region Stress Assistance Program, Farm Aid.
Submitted by Jim Craig