The Marshfield Police department is looking for a qualified mental health clinician to serve as an in-house clinician working with the officers of the department in a co-response method. This clinician will work collaboratively with the Marshfield Police department in assisting officers with calls for individuals exhibiting signs of mental distress and/or any substance use disorders. This clinician will provide on-site assessments to facilitate diversion as well as connect people experiencing behavioral health crises and substance use to resources and services. This job also includes providing crisis intervention services, modeling practices that promote the community-based mission, and training.
Posting Date: March 24
Position Title: Full-time Mental Health Clinician- Marshfield Police Dept.
Work Hours: 40 hours week
Annual Salary: $93,245-$104,872
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed.
Please see full Job description at:
www.marshfield-ma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-postings
- 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 crisis being managed.
- Participate in cross training of police personnel and JDP team members
- Provide oversight of clinical and operational aspects of the Marshfield Police department Co-Response Program, ensure follow up is coordinated from previous shifts, coordinate training, and complete administrative tasks as necessary.
- Maintain linkages with law enforcement and community agencies by providing documented case consultation, program development and problem resolution.
- Develop and deliver mental health training for Marshfield Police department.
- Assist staff in prioritizing client-centered, transparent interventions that aim to be responsive to the needs of the whole person.
- Respond to individuals in crisis with creative approaches to offer individuals the least restrictive level of care.
- Provide information on treatment and referral services to individuals and families.
- Maintain necessary documentation and records in accordance with program requirements.