Jail Diversion Program Clinician - Full Time
Job Description
Riverside Community Care
Love what you do!
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
Learn more about our benefits and culture:
Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!
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.
Riverside Community Care
Love what you do!
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
Learn more about our benefits and culture:
Hear what employees think about working for Riverside!
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.
About Riverside Community Care
A community-based non-profit organization serving more than 40,000 people a year in Massachusetts, Riverside Community Care offers a wide range of mental healthcare, developmental and brain injury services, early childhood and youth programs, addiction treatment, trauma response, and more. And our digital learning platforms extend our reach to more than one million people around the globe, providing tools for education, prevention, and crisis management.
We are dedicated to: Children, youth, and families needing mental healthcare, early intervention services, family support, and care coordination services.
Individuals with mental health needs seeking counseling and/or medication, emergency psychiatric services, employment, and housing support.
Those with developmental disabilities, brain injury, or autism, needing residential services, employment assistance, or support services.
Families and children who have experienced domestic violence.
Schools, colleges, workplaces, and communities seeking to address mental health issues, substance use, and suicide risk.
Organizations and communities facing the aftermath of a tragic event such as a teen suicide or natural disaster.
We partner with local hospitals and physicians, and work with most insurers and MassHealth in support of individual and collective goals.
Our staff are remarkable, compassionate people who are proud of the work they do to improve people’s lives and are up for any challenge.
You can count on Riverside when you or someone you know needs help.
We take your trust seriously and work hard to make a difference by delivering integrated, quality care.
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