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. 

Location: 75 Dwight Street Springfield/Mobile

What You’ll Do:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• 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. 

Who You Are:

• 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

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'Apply for Job' below or visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and apply today!

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

Pay: $40 per hour

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