Behavioral Health Team (BHT) Mental Health Clinician - Amherst Police Department

Job Description

Job Description

Behavioral Health Team Clinician (Police Partnership)

Are you a Mental Health Counselor or Social Worker looking to make a direct impact in your community? Join Endeavor Health Services and work alongside the Amherst Police Department to provide critical, real-time behavioral health support.

This unique role places you at the intersection of mental health and public safety—helping individuals in crisis access care, reducing unnecessary arrests, and promoting treatment-focused outcomes. This opportunity is available for full or part time hours.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the Amherst Police Department to respond to mental health and substance use crises
• Conduct community-based assessments, interventions, and service linkages
• Provide crisis outreach and follow-up support
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and other providers to coordinate care
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation
• Assist with safe transport to appropriate diversion or treatment sites
• Review police calls and arrests to identify individuals who may benefit from follow-up
• Advocate for treatment-focused approaches within the local justice system
• Support overdose prevention initiatives in collaboration with Erie County Department of Health
• Educate and consult with families on mental health and substance use concerns
• Develop crisis response plans for high-utilization individuals
• Participate in and help develop police department trainings
• Cross-train in additional Behavioral Health Team services

What You Bring

• Licensure: LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, or MHC-P
• At least one year of experience in crisis intervention
• Valid New York State driver’s license
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with law enforcement (preferred)
• NYS DCJS Police Mental Health Instructor Certification (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

• $55,276 – $68,776/year or $28.34 - $35.26 per hour for part time (based on experience and credentials)
• Up to $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, and company-paid vision
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program + discounted pet insurance
• PSLF eligibility
• Clinical supervision toward advanced licensure

Why Join Endeavor?

You’ll be part of a mission-driven agency dedicated to expanding access to behavioral health services and supporting individuals during high-risk, high-impact transitions. We emphasize collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful work that makes a difference in the community every day.

Endeavor Health Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of fairness and respect. We welcome prospective employees from various cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities with which we work in partnership.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.