Co-Response Clinician- Framingham Police Department

Job Description

Job Description

This position includes a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates!!

Institutional Overview

William James College is in an exciting period of growth at a time when access to high-quality behavioral healthcare has never been more important. For over 50 years, our faculty and staff have prepared professionals to bring evidence-based mental health care to healthcare systems, community agencies, schools, correctional facilities, businesses, and private practice settings throughout New England and beyond. 

Our mission is clear: to advance educational excellence in applied psychology and to develop skilled, compassionate professionals committed to expanding access to behavioral healthcare for individuals and communities who need it most. 

As a community grounded in excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals, William James College fosters leadership, collaboration, and service in an increasingly complex world. We seek professionals who are energized by meaningful work, committed to student success, and motivated to make a lasting impact in the field of behavioral health. 

We are building the next generation of behavioral health leaders and are looking for colleagues who want to help shape that future. 

Position Summary:

Embedded in the Framingham Police Department, the Co-Response Clinician will work alongside police officers and provide crisis response to individuals in need. Co-response clinicians offer on-scene de-escalation, support, assessment of mental status, social functioning, and determine level of risk to self and others.

Essential Functions:

• Work collaboratively to assist and support law enforcement on calls involving individuals in a mental health/substance use related crisis.
• Participate in regular ride-alongs in all partner police departments.
• Attend monthly Co-Response Program Operations Meetings.
• Work closely with community members who are in crisis, identifying signs of mental health conditions, emotional dysregulation, and substance use.
• Perform risk assessments, crisis intervention, and employ de-escalation techniques.
• Provide community-based care through effective and efficient in-person responses, telephone support and referrals.
• Thoroughly document all clinician interventions and follow up care needed.
• Provide informal and formal training to law enforcement and dispatchers.
• Collect and enter data on interventions performed in the DMH database and clinical notes program.
• Engage with training and professional development to enhance their clinical, law enforcement, and justice system knowledge.

  Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related clinical field.
• Massachusetts License as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW), or Psychologist (LP/HSP) eligible (preferred).
• Two years’ experience in crisis work.
• Experience collaborating with law enforcement (preferred)
• Understanding of grief and trauma.
• Excellent client assessment, and intervention skills.
• Proactive, creative, ethical, and enthusiastic approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Responsive with follow through on individual tasks.
• Ability to learn how to complete a rapid risk assessment.
• Demonstrate understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to establish rapport with consumers, family members, law enforcement and service providers.

Compensation Range: $80,000 to $85,000 annually

This range represents the College’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role. Placement within the range will depend on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Typically, candidates are hired within the lower to mid-point of the range, with the upper end reserved for individuals who bring significant, directly relevant experience and fully meet or exceed the role’s requirements.

Total Rewards:

We are excited to present an exceptional compensation and benefits package that prioritizes your wellbeing! Embrace comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, complemented by flexible spending accounts. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with company-paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and the opportunity to contribute to your retirement. Relish our generous paid time off and seize the exciting professional development opportunities that empower your growth. Join us and experience a rewarding workplace that passionately invests in your future!

William James College is not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employment at William James College may qualify for The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.  studentaid.gov/manage -loans/forgiveness- cancellation/public -service#qualifying-employer

Application Procedure:

To apply, please visit our career center (click here):

Review of applications occurs on a rolling basis and will continue until the position is filled.

Compliance & Equal Opportunity Statement:

At William James College, we are a community grounded in excellence, fairness, and respect for all. We are committed to developing leaders and change agents who can navigate and shape an increasingly complex world, while fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

William James College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, in accordance with applicable federal and Massachusetts laws. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

  This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

William James College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.