Boston Medical Center (BMC)
BEST Criminal Justice Diversion Police Co-Responder/Mental Health Clinician
Boston Medical Center (BMC), Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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BEST Criminal Justice Diversion Police Co-Responder/Mental Health Clinician
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Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Position: BEST Criminal Justice Diversion Police Co-Responder/Mental Health Clinician
Department: BEST
Schedule: Full Time
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.
The Mental Health Clinician will work with therapists, counselors, human services professionals and social work professionals to assist with a variety of issues, including abuse, neglect, court-related problems, and other mental health concerns. Our goal is to deter residential/in-patient placement and to safely assist clients in returning to their homes and communities.
Responsibilities
Utilize the department’s assessment tool as a guideline to assess patient (and family or caretakers) to ascertain specific mental and social problems, identifying issues to address to formulate a plan.
Provide ongoing counseling services and/or psychosocial support to patient and family to reduce the impact of identified problems.
Report any suspected cases of abuse and neglect and follow up to ensure the patient receives timely comprehensive consultations and compliance with legal mandates.
Consult and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure the patient’s emotional and social needs are addressed.
Keep inpatient and family informed, involved, supported, and treated through the prescribed clinical relationship with at least weekly contacts, increasing contact when care plans change.
Provide collateral services including coordinating with court personnel, medical providers, community agencies, and voluntary support groups.
Document each patient encounter in the medical or Department clinical record in accordance with policy and submit department statistics and reports within required timeframes.
Promote awareness of mental health issues and reduce stigma by education and linking services available in the community.
May assist law enforcement or other agencies in providing analyses of behaviors and psychological assessment, as permitted by law.
Education Master’s degree in mental health field (social work, psychology, or relevant field) must be obtained by start date. Clinical licensure or eligibility is preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
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 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.
Organized work style with good follow-through and ability to keep organized written documentation.
Demonstrated skills in providing services in a multicultural environment.
Experience in health or hospital settings desirable.
Bilingual or multilingual skills beyond English are a plus.
Preference given to applicants who reflect the cultural and language diversity of the Boston Medical Center patient population.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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 offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
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BEST Criminal Justice Diversion Police Co-Responder/Mental Health Clinician
role at
Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Position: BEST Criminal Justice Diversion Police Co-Responder/Mental Health Clinician
Department: BEST
Schedule: Full Time
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.
The Mental Health Clinician will work with therapists, counselors, human services professionals and social work professionals to assist with a variety of issues, including abuse, neglect, court-related problems, and other mental health concerns. Our goal is to deter residential/in-patient placement and to safely assist clients in returning to their homes and communities.
Responsibilities
Utilize the department’s assessment tool as a guideline to assess patient (and family or caretakers) to ascertain specific mental and social problems, identifying issues to address to formulate a plan.
Provide ongoing counseling services and/or psychosocial support to patient and family to reduce the impact of identified problems.
Report any suspected cases of abuse and neglect and follow up to ensure the patient receives timely comprehensive consultations and compliance with legal mandates.
Consult and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure the patient’s emotional and social needs are addressed.
Keep inpatient and family informed, involved, supported, and treated through the prescribed clinical relationship with at least weekly contacts, increasing contact when care plans change.
Provide collateral services including coordinating with court personnel, medical providers, community agencies, and voluntary support groups.
Document each patient encounter in the medical or Department clinical record in accordance with policy and submit department statistics and reports within required timeframes.
Promote awareness of mental health issues and reduce stigma by education and linking services available in the community.
May assist law enforcement or other agencies in providing analyses of behaviors and psychological assessment, as permitted by law.
Education Master’s degree in mental health field (social work, psychology, or relevant field) must be obtained by start date. Clinical licensure or eligibility is preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
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 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.
Organized work style with good follow-through and ability to keep organized written documentation.
Demonstrated skills in providing services in a multicultural environment.
Experience in health or hospital settings desirable.
Bilingual or multilingual skills beyond English are a plus.
Preference given to applicants who reflect the cultural and language diversity of the Boston Medical Center patient population.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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 offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.
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