Sign-On Bonus!

$3,000 for Clinicians

OR

$4000 for Clinicians

that are either Bilingual or hold an LICSW 

*Sign on bonus applicable to external candidates only*

*$70,000-$75,000*

We’re looking for a clinician who is flexible, enjoys working with law enforcement and responding to 911 calls for crisis in the community, and who is willing to support multiple police departments in need of a Co-response Clinician. Travel is involved as this Multi-Site Co-Response position includes co-responding in multiple Advocates Co-response programs across the commonwealth.  Assertiveness and strong interpersonal skills are essential functions of this role

Are you ready to make a difference?

• Accompany first-responding officers to call-out situations, promoting an ethical, structured, healthy and helpful environment. Serve as clinical liaison to police department personnel.
• Provide psychiatric and substance abuse evaluation of individuals and families in crisis in police custody, community, clinic, and hospital settings.
• Provide crisis intervention services including crisis case management and short-term crisis counseling as follow-up from initial evaluation.
• Maintain linkages with community services by providing documented case consultations and problem resolution, and referring individuals to appropriate services.
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of managed care and health insurance systems; provide other clinicians with managed care information and resources pertinent to the crises being managed.
• Participate in cross training of police personnel and JDP team members.

• Master's Degree in related counseling field and a minimum of two years’ experience in crisis intervention (inpatient, outpatient, resident acceptable).
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have access to an operational and insured vehicle.
• Excellent client intake, interviewing and assessment skills.
• Proactive, ethical, creative and enthusiastic approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and providers.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday 12:00p-10:00pm
• Potential for flexibility with the schedule depending on department needs.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.