Clinician - Jail Diversion

Eliot Community Human Services • Melrose, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Eliot's is seeking a Jail Diversion Clinical Coordinator. This role involves working with the local police dept, assisting adults, adolescents, children, and families who are dealing with mental health & substance abuse issues to ensure diversion from the criminal justice system to treatment providers. This includes providing substance use specific treatment within the center.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• some flexibility preferred

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.
• 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 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.
• 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
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees