Co-Response Clinician

Behavioral Health Network•Springfield, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care and support. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state, we are currently seeking a Co Response Clinician to join our team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. You will deliver community-based crisis intervention services in partnership with law enforcement through the co-responder model. You will assess, stabilize, and support individuals in real-time—meeting them where they are: in homes, shelters, hospitals, or other community settings. Location: 75 Dwight Street Springfield/Mobile As a Co-Response Clinician you will deliver community-based crisis intervention services to youth and adults experiencing urgent behavioral health needs. You will assess, stabilize, and support individuals in real-time—meeting them where they are: in homes, shelters, hospitals, or other community settings but will most likely be onsite in Springfield. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference while collaborating with a skilled multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field (required)
Ability to conduct rapid clinical assessments and respond calmly in high-stress situations
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required (community-based role)
Flexible, adaptable, and committed to BHN’s mission and values

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience working in crisis intervention, mobile crisis or community mental health setting (preferred)
Licensed - LICSW, LCSW or licensed eligible - LMHC (preferred) - If not licensed obtain within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Ensures timely shift engagement and consistent readiness for mobile dispatch.
Maintains full understanding and compliance with daily shift expectations.
Conducts comprehensive, face-to-face, community-based clinical risk and stabilization.
Works collaboratively with law enforcement, EMS, existing providers, and support networks.
Engages with collateral contacts and consults with on-call supervisor regarding disposition.
Enters information into the Department of Mental Health (DMH) Jail Diversion Program (JDP) state database, as appropriate.
Creates paperwork related to services that is high quality and timely.
All documentation must be completed by the end of shift on the day of the service.