Jail Diversion - Clinician (part time)

The Edinburg Center • Arlington, MA

4d • $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinician will be based at the Police Department and will work alongside police officers in the community providing emergency on-scene assessments of individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The clinician will evaluate individuals for diversionary levels of care, provide follow-up assessments, and provide short-term intensive crisis intervention. The clinician will assist in program development, attend roll call, assist in police training, work with Town departments, and attend community meetings. Evening hours and some weekend availability required.

Requirements

• Clinical Master’s degree
• licensed professional (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC) preferred or license-eligible depending on experience
• Valid driver’s license
• reliable transportation required

Nice To Haves

• emergency services experience preferred
• in-depth knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 123 and its applications preferred
• extensive knowledge of DSM V preferred

Responsibilities

• providing emergency on-scene assessments of individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis
• evaluate individuals for diversionary levels of care
• provide follow-up assessments
• provide short-term intensive crisis intervention
• assist in program development
• attend roll call
• assist in police training
• work with Town departments
• attend community meetings

Benefits

• vision
• life
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan
• Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• conference, seminar, certification, and specialized training funding
• free clinical supervision for licensure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees