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

Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


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Boston

time type

Full time

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Posted 9 Days Ago

job requisition id

34404

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 ClinicianDepartment: PsychiatrySchedule: Full Time, 40 hours, Rotating

Days/EveningsJOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION: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:Clinical counseling experience with families affected by violence or traumaKnowledge of community resources and agencies that serve families affected by trauma or homicideExperience working with crisis intervention services desirableAbility to function and make decisions in a fast-paced environmentAbility 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 documentationDemonstrated skills in the provision of services in a multicultural environment. Experience in health or hospital settings desirableBilingual 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.Equal Opportunity

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