Co-Response Clinician

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care and support. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state, we are currently seeking a Co Response Clinician to join our team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

You will deliver community-based crisis intervention services in partnership with law enforcement through the co-responder model. You will assess, stabilize, and support individuals in real-time-meeting them where they are: in homes, shelters, hospitals, or other community settings.

75 Dwight Street Springfield/Mobile

As a Co-Response Clinician you will deliver community-based crisis intervention services to youth and adults experiencing urgent behavioral health needs. You will assess, stabilize, and support individuals in real-time-meeting them where they are: in homes, shelters, hospitals, or other community settings but will most likely be onsite in Springfield. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference while collaborating with a skilled multidisciplinary team.

• Ensures timely shift engagement and consistent readiness for mobile dispatch.
• Maintains full understanding and compliance with daily shift expectations.
• Conducts comprehensive, face-to-face, community-based clinical risk and stabilization.
• Works collaboratively with law enforcement, EMS, existing providers, and support networks.
• Engages with collateral contacts and consults with on-call supervisor regarding disposition.
• Enters information into the Department of Mental Health (DMH) Jail Diversion Program (JDP) state database, as appropriate.
• Creates paperwork related to services that is high quality and timely.
• All documentation must be completed by the end of shift on the day of the service.

• Purpose-Driven Work
  - Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
• Professional Growth
  - Access ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities across one of the region's largest behavioral health organizations.
• Supportive Team Culture
  - Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values:
  Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
• Stability & Opportunity
  - Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
• Comprehensive Benefits
  - Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Certified Great Place to Work
  - Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related field (required)
• 1+ years of experience working in crisis intervention, mobile crisis or community mental health setting (preferred)
• Licensed - LICSW, LCSW or licensed eligible - LMHC (preferred)
• If not licensed obtain within 6 months of hire
• Ability to conduct rapid clinical assessments and respond calmly in high-stress situations
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required (community-based role)
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to BHN's mission and values We Hire for HEART!

Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care, building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core values-Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork-guide how we lead, serve, and support one another.

If you're ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Shift: 32 hours a week
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 4:00pm-12:30am and Saturday 8am-4:30pm

Pay: $40 per hour #LI-AH1