Police Co-Responder- Plymouth County- 1st and 2nd Shifts! ($29/hour )

PLYMOUTH COUNTY, MA— Child & Family Services has a successful Police Co-Response program with the New Bedford, MA and Dartmouth, MA police departments and we are now teaming up with the towns of Carver, Plympton, Hanson and Halifax Police Departments! CFS is looking for one Clinician who is passionate about community crisis intervention and teaming up with the police to provide appropriate mental health crisis response! This clinician will work with all 4 police departments to provide co-response.

The Mobile Crisis Clinician, Police Co-Responder will utilize their knowledge of behavioral health and experience with utilizing de-escalation and problem solving to intervene with police for individuals/families experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This individual will also utilize their knowledge of systems (i.e. DMH/ DDS/DYS/ DCF) and CBHI services as well as the Wraparound process to provide clinical care and support to prevent hospitalization and stabilize individuals in the community. This is a full-time, hourly (40 hours/week) position

Available Schedules:

• 1st shift schedule of Monday – Friday 8AM – 4PM
• 2nd shift schedule of 3PM – 11PM!

***$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS***

JOB CODE: MCISPPC

Qualifications:

• Masters level degree in mental health counseling, clinical psychology, social work or other related clinical program from an accredited educational institution
• License Eligible or Licensed (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, etc.)
• At least one year experience working with youth and their families in a clinical role
• Ability to intervene, problem solve, de-escalate, and stabilize situations quickly
• Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities:

The following responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the agency’s needs.

• Quickly assess and provide brief solution focused interventions utilizing de-escalation techniques and supportive counseling to intervene with individuals/families in a behavioral health crisis.
• Work in conjunction with police and first responders to assist with advocacy and addressing safety concerns quickly and with flexibility to respond to multiple crises
• Work collaboratively with partners, (i.e. LEAD program, CCIT, HUB) to provide assessment, stabilization, and community based supports referrals and linkages to all appropriate services
• Complete collateral contacts with an individual’s providers to ensure continuity of care
• Assist with safety planning over the course of the six day intervention period and outside the evaluation/intervention period

As Needed Responsibilities

• Complete intake data form by telephone or in person either on site or at outreach locations
• Confirm health care coverage
• Conduct comprehensive mental health status exam for youth and adults utilizing an admissions/screening instrument which includes providing a diagnosis in accordance with the DSM-IV and DSM-V
• Telephone screening and consultations
• Understanding of different treatment modalities that can be applied to stabilize clients in their home and prevent hospitalization
• Consult with clinic director/administrator on call and or consulting psychiatrist prior to disposition plan to include outpatient services, hospitalization or hospital diversion
• Participate in regularly scheduled clinical supervision, staff meetings, staff development, and training curriculum

Benefits:

• Heal and strengthen the lives of children and families
• Benefit eligible at 20 hours
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/Health Plans – 75% employer paid for full-time employees
• Dental – MetLife
• 2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
• Generous sick time and personal time
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• 24 hour travel assistance, mileage reimbursement, discounted Healthtrax gym membership, BJs membership discounts and employee appreciation events!

Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ , AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.