Clinician - Jail Diversion
Eliot Community Human ServicesMelrose, Massachusetts, United States · Posted 1 month agoDescription
Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change
At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.
Benefits at Eliot
We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:
- Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
- Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
- Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
Eliot is seeking an empathetic & organized individual in the role of Jail Diversion Clinical Coordinator in Stoneham and Melrose. This role works in partnership with the Police Department to support individuals, including adults, adolescents, children, and families that are experiencing mental health and substance use challenges, with the goal of diverting them from the criminal justice system to appropriate treatment services. The ideal candidate will have experience within the criminal justice system and a strong ability to build meaningful relationships with providers, stakeholders, law enforcement, and family members.
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 emergencies. 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: Stoneham and Melrose Police Department
At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.
Apply today and make a difference.
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