Crisis Response Clinician - Police Co-Response

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Advocates is a nonprofit, mission-driven organization providing comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

The Clinician position co-responds with law enforcement to 911 calls, assisting officers with crisis assessments and delivering rapid access to community services, with a Tuesday–Saturday 2pm–10pm schedule in Marlborough, MA. A Master’s in counseling is required; LICSW or bilingual candidates are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related counseling field.
• Two years’ crisis intervention experience required.
• Valid driver's license and accessible insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Accompany first-responding officers to call-out situations, serving as clinical liaison to police 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-term crisis counseling as follow-up from initial evaluation.
• Maintain linkages with community services by providing documented case consultations and problem resolution, and referring individuals to appropriate services.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of managed care and health insurance systems; provide other clinicians with resources pertinent to the crises being managed.
• Participate in cross training of police personnel and JDP team members.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Bilingual

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling or related field

Job description

Advocates is a nonprofit, mission-driven organization providing comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

The Clinician position co-responds with law enforcement to 911 calls, assisting officers with crisis assessments and delivering rapid access to community services, with a Tuesday–Saturday 2pm–10pm schedule in Marlborough, MA. A Master’s in counseling is required; LICSW or bilingual candidates are prioritized.