Co-Response Jail Diversion Clinician

Advocates; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Advocates is hiring a clinician for a crisis intervention role embedded with a police agency, co-responding to 911 calls and assisting officers with individuals in crisis. The position requires a Master’s in counseling and at least two years of crisis experience, with a valid driver's license and a schedule of Monday through Friday, 1pm–9pm.

Eligible external candidates may receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus or $4,000 if bilingual or LICSW.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related counseling field with at least two years of crisis intervention experience.
• Must hold a valid driver's license with access to insured vehicle.
• Excellent client intake, interviewing and assessment skills.
• Proactive, ethical, creative and enthusiastic approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and providers.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of serving diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Accompany first-responding officers to call-out situations, serving as clinical liaison.
• Provide psychiatric and substance abuse evaluation in various settings.
• Provide crisis intervention services including crisis case management and short-term counseling.
• Maintain linkages with community services and refer individuals to appropriate services.
• Develop knowledge of managed care and health insurance systems; advise clinicians.
• Participate in cross training of police personnel and JDP team members.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Driver's license

Education

Master's Degree in counseling

Job description

Overview

Salary: $70,000-$75,000

Schedule: Monday through Friday 1pm - 9pm

Sign-On Bonus! *Applicable to external candidates only

$3,000 for Clinicians OR $4,000 for Clinicians that are either Bilingual or hold an LICSW

This position embedded in a police agency and co-responds with law enforcement to 911 and calls for services to people in the community who are experiencing a crisis. The CRC must be available to assist officers with calls for individuals exhibiting signs of mental distress, to provide assessments in the community or at the police station and deliver rapid access to community services

Position requires the individual to exhibit flexibility and independence of work performance and demonstrate good relational skills and judgment; organizational skills and patience in the face of a changing work environment and varied work responsibilities; and self-awareness and ability to process issues that arise from the stressful nature of the work.

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We’rea nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

Minimum Education Required

Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Accompanyfirst-responding officers to call-out situations, promoting an ethical, structured, healthy and helpful environment. Serve as clinical liaison to police department personnel.
• Provide psychiatric and substance abuse evaluation of individuals and families in crisis in police custody, community, clinic, and hospital settings.
• Provide crisis intervention services including crisis case management and short-termcrisis counseling as follow-up from initial evaluation.
• Maintain linkageswith community services by providing documented case consultations and problem resolution, and referring individuals to appropriate services.
• Develop andmaintain a thorough knowledge of managed care and health insurancesystems; provide other clinicians with managed care information and resources pertinent to the crises being managed.
• Participate incross training of police personnel and JDP team members.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related counseling field and a minimum of two years’ experience in crisis intervention (inpatient, outpatient, resident acceptable).
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have access to an operational and insured vehicle.
• Excellent client intake, interviewing and assessment skills.
• Proactive, ethical, creative and enthusiastic approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and providers.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving diverse populations.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.