BEST Criminal Justice Diversion Police Co-Responder (Sunday-Thursday 3pm-11pm)

Position Summary The Boston Emergency Services Team (BEST) Criminal Justice Diversion Police Co-responder provides direct services to children, adolescents, and adults in crisis. This clinician will work collaboratively with the Boston Police and be available to assist BPD officers with calls for individuals exhibiting signs of mental distress, to provide on-site assessments, in the community, or at the police district, and deliver rapid access to community mental health, substance abuse, and psychiatry services, including urgent linkage to other components of the BEST system. Responsibilities Under the direction of the Program Director and Clinical Director of BEST, respond to 911 calls with the Boston Police Department where behavioral health concerns have been identified. In collaboration with first responders, identify the factors contributing to the individual's crisis and complete a crisis evaluation. Determine the most appropriate clinical level of care and communicate these recommendations to first responders, the individual and, where relevant, their family or community providers. Develop and maintain a liaison relationship with community providers in the area of mental health, substance use, homelessness, etc. Refer patients to appropriate outpatient services when appropriate, and engage in a warm hand-off to receiving providers. Complete thorough and accurate documentation in a timely manner. Provide case consultation as necessary to first responders and community providers. Maintain documentation and records for all cases in accordance with program requirements. Attend all individual supervisions, and clinical and staff meetings. Maintain competency in the field via ongoing continuing education and by keeping applicable licenses up-to-date. Perform other related duties as needed. Education and Job Requirements Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or related field required by start date. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC license required. Experience Experience in crisis response across all age ranges is a plus. Clinical counseling experience with individuals experiencing behavioral health crises preferred. Experience working with crisis intervention services and community resources desirable. Experience working with first responders desirable. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of community resources and agencies that serve individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. Ability to function and make decisions in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team. Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. An organized work style, good follow-through skills and ability to keep organized written documentation. Demonstrated skills in the provision of services in a multicultural environment. Bilingual or multi-lingual skills beyond English appropriate to the patient population served are a plus. Preference given to applicants who reflect the cultural and language diversity of the Boston Medical Center patient population. Compensation Range $31.73 - $46.15 per hour. This range is estimated based on the minimum job qualifications and reflects education, experience, skills, and certifications, as well as business and organizational needs, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses, and other company‑wide offerings. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston Medical Center (BMC)