Eliot's is seeking a dynamic & organized individual in the role of Jail Diversion Clinician. Eliot's Juvenile Justice staff-secure setting serves court-involved youth, ages 13 to 21.  This position offers a unique opportunity to positively impact a youth’s life by providing patient, supportive care and mentorship.This role involves working with the local police dept, assisting adults, adolescents, children, and families who are dealing with mental health & substance abuse issues to ensure diversion from the criminal justice system to treatment providers. This includes providing substance use specific treatment within the center.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical coordination for designated police departments and collaborate with the officers and Eliot staff to divert individuals with mental health issues from the criminal justice system into mental health services, as appropriate.
• Develop a service and support plan for every individual identified by Crisis Intervention Teams in need of mental health diversion.
• Develop service and support plans that support each individual’s diversion plan and integration into mental health services.
• Assist individuals in diversionary services in following up with mental health providers, community supports, peer services, dual diagnosis services and other services as applicable.
• Develop community partnerships with natural supports such as spiritual groups, local support groups, social supports and community based groups.
• Communicate and coordinate with CIT officers on individual diversions and work with officers to identify cases that may be in need of diversion. 
• Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations with clients experiencing acute psychiatric emergency. Complete all evaluation paperwork, safety plans and referrals in a timely fashion ensuring all information is documented clearly and submitted within the established timelines.
• Provide short term solution focused clinical interventions and treatment for clients and families as indicated for crisis management and resolution.
• Arrange for hospital admission when clinically necessary and when less restrictive, community based treatment options are insufficient or have been exhausted

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field
• Experience working within the criminal justice system and/or with adults with mental illness/substance abuse
• Valid Massachusetts drivers license

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (some flexibility preferred) 

Location: Concord, Lexington, Maynard Police Departments