Co Response Clinician

William James College; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

William James College seeks a Co-Response Clinician embedded with Framingham Police Department to provide crisis response and on-scene support. You will assess mental status, de-escalate crises, and determine risk levels for individuals in need while working closely with police partners.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a clinical field and relevant crisis-work experience; MA licensure eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related clinical field.
• Massachusetts License as LMHC, LCSW/LICSW, or Psychologist eligible (preferred).
• Two years’ experience in crisis work.
• Experience collaborating with law enforcement (preferred).
• Understanding of grief and trauma.
• Excellent client assessment, and intervention skills.
• Proactive, creative, ethical, and enthusiastic approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Responsive with follow through on individual tasks.
• Ability to learn how to complete a rapid risk assessment.
• Demonstrate understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to establish rapport with consumers, family members, law enforcement and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with police on crisis calls and provide on-scene de-escalation.
• Participate in regular ride-alongs with partner departments.
• Attend monthly Co-Response Program Operations Meetings.
• Assess mental status, social functioning, and risk in crisis situations.
• Perform risk assessments and crisis intervention.
• Provide community-based, in-person and telephonic support and referrals.
• Document clinician interventions and needed follow-up care.
• Provide informal and formal training to law enforcement and dispatchers.
• Enter data on interventions in the DMH database and notes system.
• Engage in ongoing training to enhance clinical, law enforcement, and justice knowledge.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Risk assessment

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Training law enforcement

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related clinical field

Job description

Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates: $5,000

Compensation Range:$80,000-85,000annually

Position Summary

Embedded in the Framingham Police Department, the Co-Response Clinician will work alongside police officers and provide crisis response to individuals in need. Co-response clinicians offer on-scene de-escalation, support, assessment of mental status, social functioning, and determine level of risk to self and others.

Essential Functions

• Work collaboratively to assist and support law enforcement on calls involving individuals in a mental health/substance use related crisis.
• Participate in regular ride-alongs in all partner police departments.
• Attend monthly Co-Response Program Operations Meetings.
• Work closely with community members who are in crisis, identifying signs of mental health conditions, emotional dysregulation, and substance use.
• Perform risk assessments, crisis intervention, and employ de-escalation techniques.
• Provide community-based care through effective and efficient in-person responses, telephone support and referrals.
• Thoroughly document all clinician interventions and follow up care needed.
• Provide informal and formal training to law enforcement and dispatchers.
• Collect and enter data on interventions performed in the DMH database and clinical notes program.
• Engage with training and professional development to enhance their clinical, law enforcement, and justice system knowledge.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related clinical field.
• Massachusetts License as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW), or Psychologist (LP/HSP) eligible (preferred).
• Two years’ experience in crisis work.
• Experience collaborating with law enforcement (preferred)
• Understanding of grief and trauma.
• Excellent client assessment, and intervention skills.
• Proactive, creative, ethical, and enthusiastic approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Responsive with follow through on individual tasks.
• Ability to learn how to complete a rapid risk assessment.
• Demonstrate understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to establish rapport with consumers, family members, law enforcement and service providers.

Total Rewards

We are excited to present an exceptional compensation and benefits package that prioritizes your wellbeing! Embrace comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, complemented by flexible spending accounts. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with company-paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and the opportunity to contribute to your retirement. Relish our generous paid time off and seize the exciting professional development opportunities that empower your growth. Join us and experience a rewarding workplace that passionately invests in your future!

William James College is not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employment at William James College may qualify for The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-employer