Clinician - Jail Diversion
Eliot Community Human Services, Medford, MA, United States
Benefits at Eliot
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
Eliot is seeking a
Jail Diversion Clinical Coordinator . This role involves working with the local police department, assisting adults, adolescents, children, and families who are dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues to ensure diversion from the criminal justice system into treatment providers. This includes providing substance use specific treatment within the center.
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.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field
Experience working with adults with mental illness/substance abuse diagnoses
Valid Massachusetts drivers license
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (some flexibility preferred)
Location:
Medford Police Department
Annual Salary: $70,000 USD
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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
Eliot is seeking a
Jail Diversion Clinical Coordinator . This role involves working with the local police department, assisting adults, adolescents, children, and families who are dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues to ensure diversion from the criminal justice system into treatment providers. This includes providing substance use specific treatment within the center.
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.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field
Experience working with adults with mental illness/substance abuse diagnoses
Valid Massachusetts drivers license
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (some flexibility preferred)
Location:
Medford Police Department
Annual Salary: $70,000 USD
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