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 assessments on-site, 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.
Position: BEST Criminal Justice Diversion Police Co-Responder/Mental Health Clinician
Department: Psychiatry
Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours, Rotating Days/Evenings
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Masters degree in mental health field (social work, psychology, or relevant field) achieved prior to start date. Clinical licensure preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Experience in delivering mental health services to traumatized children or families is a plus.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Preference given to applicants who reflect the cultural and language diversity of the Boston Medical Center patient population.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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