Co-Response Jail Diversion Clinician

Sign-On Bonus!

$3,000 for Clinicians

OR

$4,000 for Clinicians

that are either Bilingual or hold an LICSW

* Sign-on bonus applicable to external candidates only*

*$70,000-$75,000*

This position is embedded in a police agency and involves co-responding with law enforcement to 911 calls and community crises. The CRC must be available to assist officers with individuals exhibiting signs of mental distress, providing assessments either in the community or at the police station, and facilitating rapid access to community services.

The position requires flexibility, independence, good relational skills, judgment, organizational skills, patience, self-awareness, and the ability to handle stressful situations effectively.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Master's Degree

Sunday - Wednesday, 12 pm - 10 pm

• Assist first-responding officers during call-outs, promoting an ethical and helpful environment. Serve as a clinical liaison to police personnel.
• Conduct psychiatric and substance abuse evaluations of individuals and families in crisis across various settings.
• Provide crisis intervention, case management, and short-term counseling as follow-up.
• Maintain connections with community services, documenting case consultations and referrals.
• Develop knowledge of managed care and health insurance systems; share pertinent information with colleagues.
• Participate in cross-training of police and team members.

• Master's Degree in a related counseling field and at least two years’ crisis intervention experience.
• Valid driver’s license and access to an insured, operational vehicle.
• Strong intake, interviewing, and assessment skills.
• Proactive, ethical, creative, and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Experience serving culturally diverse populations is preferred.
• Schedule:
  
  Sunday - Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm, with potential flexibility.

Advocates is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful and welcoming community for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, or experience.

Our team is dedicated to empowering individuals through relationship-building, collaborative goal achievement, creative problem-solving, and active listening. We value independent judgment and team success.

Ideal candidates are open-minded, compassionate, eager, and exercise sound judgment while maintaining trustworthy relationships. We prioritize the individual’s needs above all.