Jail Diversion Clinician
About The Position
Are you a licensed clinician passionate about diverting individuals from incarceration and connecting them to meaningful treatment? Join our Jail Diversion team and play a vital role at the intersection of behavioral health, the justice system, and community care. As a Jail Diversion Clinician, you’ll work directly with courts, bail commissioners, and correctional partners to assess individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders and help guide them toward treatment‑focused alternatives to incarceration. This is a challenging and rewarding role for a clinician who thrives in fast‑paced environments and values collaboration, advocacy, and clinical excellence.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or a related behavioral health field
- Connecticut professional licensure required
- Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
- Experience in psychiatric and/or substance use treatment settings strongly preferred
- Comfort working in court‑based or justice‑involved environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and electronic health records (EHR)
Nice To Haves
- LCSW strongly preferred
- Will consider LMSW, LPC, or other eligible CT mental health licenses
Responsibilities
- Court Collaboration & Diversion Planning Partner with Court personnel, Bail Commissioners, and correctional staff to develop diversion and conditional release plans
- Monitor treatment engagement and compliance while supporting alternatives to incarceration whenever clinically appropriate
- Clinical Assessment & Care Coordination Conduct mental health and substance use assessments in court‑based settings
- Determine appropriate levels of care and coordinate referrals to behavioral health programs, hospitals, DMHAS Managed Care, and community resources
- Crisis & Safety Interventions Provide emergency psychiatric and risk assessments
- Coordinate hospital transfers when safety concerns are present
- Respond to Firearm Safety Act referrals and offer clinical support to crisis teams
- Treatment Monitoring & Reporting Track client progress and provide updates to court partners
- Collaborate with treatment teams on competency restoration and ongoing care needs
- Professional Collaboration & Growth Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, statewide Jail Diversion workgroups, and ongoing training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
