Regional co-Response Clincian

Summary:

Embedded in the Hopedale Police Department, the Co-Response Clinician will work alongside police officers in the towns of Hopedale, Mendon, Upton and Bellingham and provide crisis response to individuals in need. Co-response clinicians offer on-scene de-escalation, support, assessment of mental status and social functioning, and determine the level of risk to self and others. 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. Coordinate and facilitate 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 and 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 clinical, law enforcement, and justice system knowledge.

Desired Skills:

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

Qualifications:

Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or related field. (License preferred or working towards licensure. Two years' experience in crisis work Experience collaborating with law enforcement (preferred) Satisfactorily pass Hopedale Police background check, including criminal history check

Valid Drivers License Pay:

$70,000.00

• $85,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person Regional co-Response Clincian Hopedale, MA 01747 $70,000

• $85,000 a year
• Full-time, Contract $70,000
• $85,000 a year

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Full-time, Contract Summary:

Embedded in the Hopedale Police Department, the Co-Response Clinician will work alongside police officers in the towns of Hopedale, Mendon, Upton and Bellingham and provide crisis response to individuals in need. Co-response clinicians offer on-scene de-escalation, support, assessment of mental status and social functioning, and determine the level of risk to self and others. 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. Coordinate and facilitate 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 and 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 clinical, law enforcement, and justice system knowledge.

Desired Skills:

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

Qualifications:

Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or related field. (License preferred or working towards licensure. Two years' experience in crisis work Experience collaborating with law enforcement (preferred) Satisfactorily pass Hopedale Police background check, including criminal history check

Valid Drivers License Pay:

$70,000.00

• $85,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person