Police Ride Along / Jail Diversion Clinician

Community Counseling of Bristol County; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan (403b)

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Language pay differential

Job summary

Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC) in Taunton, MA is seeking a Jail Diversion Clinician to collaborate with police, EMS, and fire departments to conduct crisis evaluations and reduce unnecessary involvement with the criminal justice system. You will provide brief, solution-focused counseling and facilitate referrals to mental health and community resources.

Responsibilities include emergency evaluations, real-time crisis response, safety planning, and coordinating with hospitals,

Qualifications

• License-eligible Master's degree or independently licensed as LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic health record systems.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency diagnostic evaluations and phone triage for pediatric and adult patients to assess lethality and determine treatment plans.
• Deliver real-time crisis response and follow-up care for 911 and police calls in partnership with law enforcement.
• Develop safety plans and crisis management strategies to stabilize clients and families in the community.
• Assist law enforcement with emergency psychiatric and substance use holds (Sections 12, 35, and 18).
• Coordinate care with educational services, state agencies, and social supports across the continuum of care.
• Maintain records and mandated reports, program forms, and insurance documentation.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Clinical Assessment

Care Coordination

Documentation

HIPAA Compliance

Education

License-eligible Master's degree

Licensed LICSW/LMHC/LMFT

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Video platforms (Doxy/Zoom)

Job description

Job Type: Full-time swing shift schedule

License: License-eligible Master's degree or independently licensed as an LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT

Location: Taunton, MA

Program Name: Mobile Crisis Intervention Co-Response Program

Pay Range: Starting salary $65,000 to $72,000 plus language differential if applicable

Description of Position

The Jail Diversion Clinician collaborates with police, emergency medical services, and fire department personnel to conduct crisis evaluations aimed at reducing unnecessary involvement of individuals with mental health conditions in the criminal justice system. The clinician provides brief, solution-focused counseling to individuals and families experiencing a crisis and facilitates referrals to appropriate mental health, substance use treatment, and community-based resources. In addition, the clinician works closely with local emergency departments and other community treatment providers to coordinate care, provide support, and ensure timely connections to needed services.

Responsibilities include

• Crisis Intervention & Clinical Assessment
  • Provide emergency diagnostic evaluations and phone triage for pediatric and adult patients to assess lethality and determine treatment plans.
  • Deliver real-time crisis response and follow-up care for 911 and police calls in partnership with law enforcement.
  • Develop safety plans and crisis management strategies to stabilize clients and families in the community.
  • Assist law enforcement with emergency psychiatric and substance use holds (Sections 12, 35, and 18).
• Care Coordination & Collaboration
  • Connect families to services across the continuum of care, including educational services, state agencies, and social supports.
  • Consult with treatment teams, hospitals, courts, and insurance companies in strict compliance with HIPAA.
  • Participate in community outreach, homelessness initiatives, and CCIT meetings as directed by the police department and CCBC.
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain electronic and manual records, including mental status exams, crisis assessments, and demographics.
  • Complete all mandated reports, program forms, and insurance (MCE) documentation.
  • Attend required supervision, team meetings, and trainings while adhering to all ethical and legal parameters.

Why join us?

• Professional Development: Benefit from regular supervision towards licensure, participate in staff meetings, and access a virtual library of training resources as well as in-person training opportunities.
• Supportive Environment: Receive support in difficult situations, training in evidence-based practices, and opportunities for skill development.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Career Advancement: Take advantage of growth opportunities within the organization to advance your career.

Requirements

• Candidates should hold a license-eligible Master's degree or be independently licensed as an LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
• Licensure supervision is available.
• The candidate must possess good organizational skills, as well as effective verbal, written and computer skills.
• Proficiency with computers including ability to use or learn to use an electronic health record system, audio-visual communication technology (i.e. doxy or Zoom), and some use of Microsoft Office suite for emails, internal document access, and organization.

About Us

At Community Counseling of Bristol County (CCBC), we are building an amazing team of professionals who are changing the way mental health is treated in southeastern Massachusetts. You can find us in schools, homes, the community, and our Taunton offices empowering our clients with the latest evidence-based behavioral health treatments. We are a non-profit community mental health center serving over 50 communities in Massachusetts. We have a proven history of being committed to offering comprehensive services that best support both our clients and our community, while making services as accessible as possible. CCBC provides inpatient, outpatient, and urgent care services to adults and children overcoming depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, and many other conditions hindering personal fulfillment. At CCBC we also value our team and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you are caring, dedicated, and ready to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% employer match
• paid time off and accrued sick leave
• tuition reimbursement
• pay differentials for licensed clinicians (LICSW, LMHC, and LMFT) and additional languages spoken

Program Information

• Emergency Psychiatry Services

When a person is suffering the pain of acute psychiatric disorder or other traumatic life circumstance, immediate intervention can minimize distress and disruption.