Clinician - Jail Diversion

Eliot Community Human Services • Lynnwood, WA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Eliot is seeking a dynamic Jail Diversion Clinical Coordinator to join our team. This role works in partnership with the Police Department to support individuals, including adults, adolescents, children, and families that are experiencing mental health and substance use challenges, with the goal of diverting them from the criminal justice system to appropriate treatment services. The ideal candidate will have experience within the criminal justice system and a strong ability to build meaningful relationships with providers, stakeholders, law enforcement, and family members.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field
• Clinical skills
• Experience working with juveniles and adults with mental illness/substance abuse
• Valid Massachusetts drivers license

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the criminal justice system
• Strong ability to build meaningful relationships with providers, stakeholders, law enforcement, and family members
• Some flexibility preferred for schedule

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical coordination for designated police departments and collaborate with the officers and Eliot staff to divert individuals with mental health issues from the criminal justice system into mental health services, as appropriate.
• Develop a service and support plan for every individual identified by Crisis Intervention Teams in need of mental health diversion.
• Develop service and support plans that support each individual’s diversion plan and integration into mental health services.
• Assist individuals in diversionary services in following up with mental health providers, community supports, peer services, dual diagnosis services and other services as applicable.
• Develop community partnerships with natural supports such as spiritual groups, local support groups, social supports and community based groups.
• Communicate and coordinate with CIT officers on individual diversions and work with officers to identify cases that may be in need of diversion.
• Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations with clients experiencing acute psychiatric emergencies. Complete all evaluation paperwork, safety plans and referrals in a timely fashion ensuring all information is documented clearly and submitted within the established timelines.
• Provide short term solution focused clinical interventions and treatment for clients and families as indicated for crisis management and resolution.
• Arrange for hospital admission when clinically necessary and when less restrictive, community based treatment options are insufficient or have been exhausted

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level