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osition Summary
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mbedded in the Framingham Police Department, the Co-Response Clinician will work alongside police officers and provide crisis response to individuals in need. Co-response clinicians offer on-scene de-escalation, support, assessment of mental status, social functioning, and determine level of risk to self and others.
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ssential Functions
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- ork collaboratively to assist and support law enforcement on calls involving individuals in a mental health/substance use related crisis.
P- articipate in regular ride-alongs in all partner police departments.
A- ttend monthly Co-Response Program Operations Meetings.
W- ork closely with community members who are in crisis, identifying signs of mental health conditions, emotional dysregulation, and substance use.
P- erform risk assessments, crisis intervention, and employ de-escalation techniques.
P- rovide community-based care through effective and efficient in-person responses, telephone support and referrals.
T- horoughly document all clinician interventions and follow up care needed.
P- rovide informal and formal training to law enforcement and dispatchers.
C- ollect and enter data on interventions performed in the DMH database and clinical notes program.
E- ngage with training and professional development to enhance their clinical, law enforcement, and justice system knowledge.
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ducation and Experience
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- aster’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or related clinical field.
M- assachusetts License as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW), or Psychologist (LP/HSP) eligible (preferred).
T- wo years’ experience in crisis work.
E- xperience collaborating with law enforcement (preferred)
U- nderstanding of grief and trauma.
E- xcellent client assessment, and intervention skills.
P- roactive, creative, ethical, and enthusiastic approach and strong interpersonal skills.
E- xcellent de-escalation skills.
A- bility to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
R- esponsive with follow through on individual tasks.
A- bility to learn how to complete a rapid risk assessment.
D- emonstrate understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
A- bility to establish rapport with consumers, family members, law enforcement and service providers.
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erform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and objectives of the position and the mission of the College.
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ompensation Range: $80,000 to $85,000 annually
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his range represents the College’s good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role. Placement within the range will depend on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Typically, candidates are hired within the lower to mid-point of the range, with the upper end reserved for individuals who bring significant, directly relevant experience and fully meet or exceed the role’s requirements.
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pplication Procedure
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o apply, please visit our career center .
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eview of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
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nterested applicants should submit:
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- detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
A- curriculum vitae.
A- list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant's prior permission.)
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illiam James College is an institution and community dedicated to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all individuals. We are committed to strengthening our communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of competencies essential for change agents in an increasingly complex society.
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his position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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