Jail Diversion Clinician

Worcester Jail Diversion Clinician 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. Co-responders must be available to assist officers with calls for individuals exhibiting signs of behavioral health crisis, to provide assessments in the community, police station or cell room and deliver rapid access to community services. Position requires the individual to exhibit flexibility and to be able to work independently while demonstrating good relational skills and judgment, organizational skills and patience in the face of a changing work environment and varied work responsibilities.

Minimum Education Required:

Master's Degree Hours- Thurs/Fri/Sat 40hrs Primary responsibilities: Accompany first-responding officers on calls for service, promoting an ethical, structured, clinically appropriate and helpful environment. Serve as clinical liaison to police department personnel. Provide psychiatric and substance abuse evaluation of individuals and families in crisis anywhere in the community or police station Provide crisis intervention services including, crisis case management, immediate crisis intervention as well 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 a thorough knowledge of managed care and health insurance systems; provide other clinicians with managed care information and resources pertinent to the crises being managed. Participate in cross-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, residential acceptable). Must hold a valid driver's license Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively with law enforcement 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. Strongly prefer a candidate has a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations. Sign-on bonus available for multiligual candidates

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person