The Clinical Coordinator of the Jail Diversion Program (CCJD) is a 19hr. /week position within the Somerville Police Department.  This is a grant funded position with a possibility of renewal through 2015.  Employee will work with individuals with mental illness and their families who have been identified for jail diversion or at risk for criminal involvement.  CCJDP will utilize a psychosocial perspective to assist individuals to identify their strengths, social, emotional and mental health needs along with providing, developing and aiding in the access of services to meet those needs.  The CCJDP will provide outreach and information to community groups and or businesses/ institutions impacted by emotional disturbances related to criminal incidents.  Position will be based at the Police Department but will require frequent travel in the Somerville area to meet with clients in the community to conduct follow-up and outreach.  Responsibilities will also include data collection, maintaining active referral base and staffing of quarterly Community Crisis Intervention Team meetings which will include organizing case reviews for challenging cases.

1.     Conduct psychosocial and risk assessments for clients referred, and write necessary documentation.

2.     Provide crisis intervention when necessary.

3.     Coordinate and schedule case intervention reviews and engage in care consultation regarding specific clients with other staff, relatives and appropriate representatives of other agencies, including social service agencies, housing authorities, health care providers and vocational issues.

4.     Maintain active database of community resources including treatment and support programming.  Database will be updated on a monthly basis.

Coordinate and facilitate quarterly CCIT meetings

Education and Experience:  Requires Bachelors Degree from accredited school for mental health counseling, Masters Degree preferred in Social Work, Substance Abuse Counseling, and Clinical Psychology with more than three years of experience in either case. Bi-lingual in Portuguese, Spanish and or Haitian Creole preferred.  Applicant is required to submit to full CORI check.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

     Strong clinical and communication skills are essential with working knowledge of community resources and agencies in relation to health, illness and disability.

     Ability to meet and deal with the public effectively and appropriately; ability to handle problems and emergencies effectively; ability to operate a personal computer; ability to maintain confidential information; ability to deal appropriately with City employees, City officials and members of the general public.  Must be comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic work environment that involves interacting effectively with various healthcare professionals, to develop and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients and families, and community providers.  Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations.

Strong interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills both oral and written; proficient computer skills for all office software programs including word processing and spread sheet applications. Familiarity with Excel, Power Point and Microsoft office software and ability to learn QED and CAD police specific database systems is essential.

Send resume along with a cover letter to:

City Hall Personnel Office

93 Highland Avenue

Somerville MA 02143

Fax:  617-666-4426

TTY:  1-866-808-4851

Email:  employment_opportunitiessomervillema [dot] gov (employment_opportunitiessomervillema [dot] gov)