BEST Criminal Justice Diversion Police Co-Responder/Mental Health Clinician (FT, 40 hrs)

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 JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Masters degree in mental health field (social work, psychology, or relevant field) or ability to obtain prior to start date. Clinical licensure preferred. EXPERIENCE: Experience in delivering mental health services to traumatized children or families is a plus. Clinical counseling experience with families affected by violence or trauma KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of community resources and agencies that serve families affected by trauma or homicide Experience working with crisis intervention services desirable 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. Experience in health or hospital settings desirable Bilingual or multi-lingual skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is a plus. Preference given to applicants who reflect the cultural and language diversity of the Boston Medical Center patient population. SOCWKR Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too. Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request. Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. To avoid becoming a victim of an employment offer scam, please follow these tips from the FTC: FTC Tips