Jail Diversion Clinician

Make an Impact Where It Matters MostAre you a licensed clinician passionate about diverting individuals from incarceration and connecting them to meaningful treatment? Join our Jail Diversion team and play a vital role at the intersection of behavioral health, the justice system, and community care.As a Jail Diversion Clinician, you'll work directly with courts, bail commissioners, and correctional partners to assess individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders and help guide them toward treatment-focused alternatives to incarceration. This is a challenging and rewarding role for a clinician who thrives in fast-paced environments and values collaboration, advocacy, and clinical excellence.What You'll Do:In this role, you will:Court Collaboration & Diversion PlanningPartner with Court personnel, Bail Commissioners, and correctional staff to develop diversion and conditional release plansMonitor treatment engagement and compliance while supporting alternatives to incarceration whenever clinically appropriate Clinical Assessment & Care CoordinationConduct mental health and substance use assessments in court-based settingsDetermine appropriate levels of care and coordinate referrals to behavioral health programs, hospitals, DMHAS Managed Care, and community resources Crisis & Safety InterventionsProvide emergency psychiatric and risk assessmentsCoordinate hospital transfers when safety concerns are presentRespond to Firearm Safety Act referrals and offer clinical support to crisis teams Treatment Monitoring & ReportingTrack client progress and provide updates to court partnersCollaborate with treatment teams on competency restoration and ongoing care needs Professional Collaboration & GrowthParticipate in multidisciplinary team meetings, statewide Jail Diversion workgroups, and ongoing trainingWhat We're Looking For:Required QualificationsMaster's degree in Social Work or a related behavioral health fieldConnecticut professional licensure requiredLCSW strongly preferredWill consider LMSW, LPC, or other eligible CT mental health licensesExcellent clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skillsExperience in psychiatric and/or substance use treatment settings strongly preferredComfort working in court-based or justice-involved environmentsProficiency with Microsoft 365 and electronic health records (EHR)Why Join Us?This is more than a clinical role-it's an opportunity to change trajectories. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to equity, access to care, and innovative justice-system partnerships. Your work will help individuals get treatment instead of jail time-and help communities thrive as a result.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in social work or behavioral health related field.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Clinical experience in a psychiatric or substance use setting preferred.Must be proficient in Microsoft 365. Must be able to navigate through electronic health records system (EHR)PROFESSIONAL LICENSEURE/CERTIFICATIONS:Professional CT Licensure required. LCSW highly preferred, will consider LMSW or other mental health licenses (e.g., LPC)