Co-Response Clinician (Social Worker)

Brookline, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CO-RESPONSE CLINICIAN
Brookline Police Department
$72883 - $82463 annualized

The Town of Brookline Police Department is seeking a qualified Co-Response Clinician to perform professional clinical and crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies. This position is embedded within the Police Department and co-responds with sworn officers to 911 and other calls for service. The Co-Response Clinician provides field-based clinical assessment stabilization referral short-term crisis counseling follow-up case management and linkage to appropriate treatment and community resources.

The role requires a high degree of professional judgment the ability to function effectively in dynamic and high-stress environments and the capacity to collaborate closely with law enforcement while maintaining appropriate clinical boundaries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Clinical Services the Co-Response Clinician will perform the following essential functions:

Co-responds with police officers to 911 calls and other community crises involving behavioral health concerns; conducts clinical assessments and assists with stabilization and referrals.
Provides immediate crisis intervention short-term crisis counseling and follow-up case management services as appropriate.
Coordinates referrals and linkages to behavioral health treatment social services and community-based resources for individuals and families.
Maintains accurate timely and confidential clinical documentation data entry and records in accordance with program and departmental requirements.
Develops and maintains working relationships with police personnel hospitals courts social service agencies and other municipal departments.
Represents the co-response program at community meetings task forces trainings and public presentations as assigned.
Provides consultation and guidance to police personnel and community partners regarding behavioral health response strategies.
Participates in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) meetings partner meetings and stakeholder meetings as required.
Attends supervision staff meetings and required clinical and professional development trainings; maintains required licensure.
Adheres to all Police Department policies clinical standards safety protocols and confidentiality requirements.
Remains alert throughout scheduled shifts and follows the direction of the police supervisor on duty during field responses.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Performs similar or related work as required directed or as situation dictates.

Qualifications:

Masters degree in Social Work Counseling Counseling Psychology Rehabilitation Counseling or a closely related field. Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience providing crisis intervention services in inpatient outpatient residential or community-based settings. The ideal candidate has experience serving youth and families in home-based or community settings collaborating with law enforcement or criminal justice partners and working effectively with diverse populations.

Special Requirements:

Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing; multilingual skills strongly preferred.
Valid Massachusetts drivers license

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of crisis intervention practices behavioral health assessment short-term case management and community-based referral systems.
Knowledge of applicable behavioral health laws regulations ethical standards and confidentiality requirements.
Ability to provide effective clinical assessment and intervention in both office and field environments.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a law enforcement setting while maintaining professional clinical judgment and boundaries.
Ability to remain calm professional and decisive in high-stress and emergency situations.
Strong interpersonal communication organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency with electronic records systems and standard office software.

Salary Range: $72883 - 82463 annually with excellent benefits.

Apply with resume and cover letter by January 29 2026 for priority consideration.

CO-RESPONSE CLINICIANBrookline Police Department$72883 - $82463 annualizedThe Town of Brookline Police Department is seeking a qualified Co-Response Clinician to perform professional clinical and crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies. This position i...