Clinician

POSITION TITLE:CLINICIAN

BRIDGEWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT

FULL-TIME (40 HOURS PER WEEK)

PAY: $85000 PER YEAR

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Bridgewater Police Department is seeking a full-time Clinician to join its Regional Jail Diversion and crisis response this role youll work alongside law enforcement from Bridgewater West Bridgewater East Bridgewater and Whitman Police Departments to provide on-scene mental health evaluations crisis intervention and short-term stabilization for individuals experiencing acute mental health or substance use emergencies. You will help divert individuals from arrest or hospitalization when appropriate coordinate referrals to treatment and conduct follow-up services.

This position also plays a key role in community collaborationtraining police officers partnering with local providers collecting program data and supporting quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a masters level clinician who is comfortable working independently in the field engaging with diverse populations and navigating the criminal justice and behavioral health systems. This is a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on public safety and mental health outcomes in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and respond to pending assignments
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with all members of the police
• Perform evaluations of clients in acute crisis (including suicide/homicide assessments mental status exams evaluation of support networks and resource availability) and provides short term intensive crisis intervention with the client
• Conduct on-scene evaluations in locations such as homes schools shelters and other community settings
• Screen clients for admissions to hospitals diversionary programs and Crisis StabilizationUnit.
• Present level of care assessments to managed care companies hospitals and other agencies that offer appropriate services for client
• Provide follow-up services to individuals who have had an emergency encounter
• Coordinate and collaborate with community stakeholders
• Educate the community regarding jail diversion services
• Document thoroughly legibly and promptly all client interventions; maintain accurate client records in accordance with regulatory departmental and agency standards
• Complete all necessary paperwork and billing documentation
• Collect data and submit reports as required by assigned police stations Jail Diversion contract with Department of Mental Health and by other funding sources as applicable
• Enter all evaluations completely on computer
• Attend and participate in meetings as directed and care coordination and planning meetings with the assigned police agency and community providers
• Provide quality customer service to clients families other providers funding sources etc.
• Participate in quality management initiatives
• Provide orientation training and supervision of other Jail Diversion Clinicians at assigned police station.
• Provide training to officers in the assigned police agency on topics that include but are not limited to basic crisis intervention strategies signs and symptoms of mental illness and suicide risk and prevention
• Conduct proactive outreach to identify people in the assigned community who are in need of mental health or other support services
• Other job duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive knowledge of DSM-V
• In-depth knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 123 and its applications
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders
• Knowledge of Massachusetts levels of care and referral process for access to treatment
• Ability to complete computerized evaluations ability to work independently and at assigned police stations

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Masters Degree in a counseling field
• Licensed as LMHC LICSW LADC1 (not required)
• One year of emergency services experience required
• Experience working with the criminal justice system preferred
• Jail diversion experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Massachusetts Drivers license and use of car
  

Diversity & Inclusion is a key component of our success as an organization. The Town of Bridgewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified individualsregardless of background experience or strengthsto apply.

Required Experience:

Manager