MCI EMS Co-Response Clinician

The Mobile Crisis Intervention (MCI) EMS Co-Response Clinician partners with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to provide behavioral health assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, stabilization, and disposition planning for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises in the community. The clinician responds with EMS to behavioral health-related emergency calls and supports safe, clinically appropriate alternatives to emergency department use or law enforcement involvement whenever possible.

SCHEDULE: MONDAY - FRIDAY 12PM-8PM Child and Family Services recognizes the power in Diversity and believes that Equity is a Human Right. $1 per hour Language Differential (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) Child & Family Services carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation including, but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may include a bonus or other incentives. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Differentials SATURDAY-SUNDAY 1ST SHIFT + $2.50/HOUR

MONDAY-FRIDAY 2ND SHIFT + $1.50/HOUR SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2ND SHIFT + $4.00/HOUR

SUNDAY-THURSDAY 3RD SHIFT + $5.00/HOUR

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 3RD SHIFT +7.50/HOUR

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions Crisis Response

• Respond with EMS to behavioral health-related 911 calls in homes, public settings, healthcare facilities, shelters, schools, and other community locations.
• Conduct crisis assessments, including suicide, homicide, violence, self-injury, and substance use risk.
• Provide crisis counseling, emotional support, stabilization, and evidence-based de-escalation using trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive practices.

Clinical Decision Making

• Determine the least restrictive clinically appropriate level of care and develop collaborative safety plans when appropriate.
• Coordinate voluntary or involuntary psychiatric evaluations, including Section 12 evaluations when clinically indicated and authorized.
• Collaborate with EMS, emergency departments, police, DMH, CBHC Open Access, outpatient providers, and community partners to support safe transitions of care.
• Identify opportunities to safely divert individuals from emergency departments through connection to community-based services.
• Facilitate referrals to CBHC services, MCI follow-up, outpatient behavioral health providers, substance use treatment, peer recovery supports, primary care, housing, and social service agencies.

Documentation

• Complete required MCI documentation within established timelines, including assessments, interventions, risk assessments, safety planning, disposition decisions, and referrals.
• Maintain documentation and communication in accordance with CBHC, MassHealth, DMH, and agency standards.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Travel Required Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that meets CFS Driver Policy. Travel is required to provide services in different settings and to attend agency meetings, events, and trainings

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.