Bay Cove Human Services - Jail Diversion Clinician/Barnstable Police Department
Company: Bay Cove Human Services
Location: Barnstable
Posted on: June 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary:The Jail Diversion Clinician is embedded in the
Barnstable Police Department and co-responds with law enforcement
to 911 and calls for services to people in the community who are
experiencing a crisis. The Jail Diversion Clinician assesses each
person's needs for services and develops a plan that best ensures
their safety and optimizes their effective resolution of the
crisis. S/he facilitates the person's engagement or re-engagement
in behavioral health services through referral to community based
services that are consonant with the person's needs and
preferences. The Jail Diversion Clinician contributes to Bay Cove's
mission by working effectively with clients, family members,
police, community partners, and the ESP team in a professional,
hopeful, and respectful manner to ensure that client's needs are
being met. This position is nonexempt.Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/AEssential Functions of Position:--- Actively participate in the
ride-along function of the Co-Response model by accompanying
first-responding officers to call out situations.--- Provide
behavioral health assessments to individuals and families in crisis
who encounter the police and provide initial crisis intervention
services to individuals in need, along with crisis case management
and short-term crisis counseling asfollow-up from initial
intervention, when appropriate.--- Maintain linkages with law
enforcement and community agencies by providing documented case
consultation, program development and problem resolution.--- Assist
the person in crisis with engagement or reengagement in needed
services, utilizing community based health, behavioral health, and
social services that will ameliorate the presenting crisis.---
Provide information and referral services to individuals and
families. --- Maintain necessary documentation, data entry, and
records in accordance with program requirements.--- Represent the
program in a prepared and professional manner at community events,
task forces, and public speaking engagements.--- Participate in
cross training of law enforcement and ESP staff, attend and
actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.Requirements
for the Position:--- Master's degree in social work, psychology,
counseling or a related field required.--- LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, or
other behavioral health category which qualifies as Licensed
Practitioner of the Healing Arts preferred.--- Two years'
experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental health
needs or similar human service needs preferred.--- Demonstrated
ability to de-escalate crises in a manner that ensures safety for
all involved and provides for the best care and welfare of the
person in crisis--- Demonstrated knowledge of varying social and
behavioral health services and the nature of the treatment,
rehabilitation, and support they offer. Can determine the person's
needs for services, refer to the appropriate resource(s), and
facilitate the person's engagement in these services.---
Flexibility to work holidays, evenings and weekends on an as needed
basis.--- Professional writing and verbal communications skills.---
High degree of personal organization, attention to detail, and time
management skills.--- Proficiency in word processing and other
computer functions using Windows, Word, and Google Email and
Apps.--- CPR and First Aid certification required within 3 months
of hire.--- Ability to assess children and adults in their homes
and apartments with stairs.--- Use of personal cellular telephone
for work communication.--- Current State issued valid Driver's
License and use of reliable personal vehicle for work related
travel.Additional Barnstable Police Security Requirements:---
Criminal history check--- Work history review--- Social media
history review--- Driver history review--- Contact current & former
employers--- Interview family/friends/co-workers as permitted---
Check references, personal and professional--- CJIS compliant
within 30 days--- FingerprintingMission Traits: --- Utilizes a
flexible and responsible work style that meets evolving needs of
the agency. --- Works with integrity and respects the dignity and
value of all individuals. --- Exhibits mission through job
knowledge, pride in work role, and advocacy. --- Promotes diversity
and inclusion of all individuals. --- Works in a collaborative,
compassionate manner with stakeholder/ partners.
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