Jail Diversion Program Clinician - Full Time

 Riverside Community Care

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Jail Diversion Program Clinician - Dedham

MSW, LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT encouraged to apply!

The Law Enforcement Clinical Support Program is a unique partnership between law enforcement and Riverside Community Care’s Emergency Services program. Under the guidance and supervision of LECS Program management, otherwise defined as Riverside Emergency Services’ Management, the Clinician will operate under the guidance and supervision of Riverside management, but subject to the day-to-day direction of local law enforcement officials as required by the Dedham LECS Program representatives.

The Jail Diversion Program Clinician will work collaboratively with the Community Crisis Intervention Team, local law enforcement, and community partners.

In this role, the Clinician will:

• Provide flexible mobile or station-based crisis intervention, counseling, assessment, triage, referral, and education to individuals and/or families in the community as requested by the police department
• Assist with referrals for mental health treatment and support services
• Respond with law enforcement to calls requiring mental health support or intervention
• Provide outreach to community members to assist in the development of crisis plans as indicated
• Provides assistance to community members seeking substance abuse treatment.

Pay Rate:

• Unlicensed Clinician: $74,254.54/salaried
• Independent Licensure: $79,566.03/salaried

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours

Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

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Required Skills

• Five years of experience in the mental health field required
• Two years of experience in the justice system preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required for local travel

Required Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or mental health discipline required

Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.