Jail Diversion Clinician

Jail Diversion Program Coordinator 

• Full-time (40 hours a week)
• Salary: $80,000.00 annually, Grant Funded
• Medical, Dental and Life insurance

The Jail Diversion Program Coordinator (JDP) is embedded within the Woburn Police Department and co-responds with officers to calls in the community for people who are experiencing mental health or substance use issues. The JDP must be available to assist officers with calls for individuals exhibiting signs of mental distress, to provide assessments in the community or at the police station and deliver rapid access to community services. The JDP will also provide follow-up services, as well as family support to families of individuals struggling with mental health or substance use challenges.

This position requires the individual to exhibit flexibility and independence of work performance and demonstrate good relational skills and judgment; organizational skills and patience in the face of a changing work environment and varied work responsibilities; and self-awareness and ability to process issues that arise from the stressful nature of the work.

Minimum Education Required

Master’s Degree in social work, psychology or related field

Additional Shift Details

40 Hours a week, Hours flexible between 7am to 11pm, requiring at least one evening shift a week, five eight hour shifts a week

Responsibilities

• Accompany first-responding officers when requested to behavioral health and/or substance use related calls to conduct needs assessments’ and provide appropriate intervention
• Provide needs assessments of individuals and families in crisis in police custody, at the police department or in the community
• Complete follow-up phone calls or in-person visits to behavioral health or substance use related incidents when appropriate to provide information and referral services
• Complete and follow-up on behavioral health and substance use program referrals
• Manage CIMS Overdose database on behalf of Woburn Police Department
• Serve as clinical liaison to police department personnel
• Work collaboratively with local providers and city departments, including Council on Aging, Veterans Agent, Board of Health, Domestic Violence Services Network, state Department of Mental Health, and others.
• Maintain linkages with community services by providing documented case consultations and problem resolution, and referring individuals to appropriate services
• Maintain required data points and complete all data requirements required by Department of Mental Health grant program

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in related counseling field and currently licensed (LSW, LICSW, LMHC, LADC1)
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have access to an operational and insured vehicle.
• Excellent client intake, interviewing and assessment skills.
• Proactive, ethical, creative and enthusiastic approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and providers.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Potential for flexibility with the schedule depending on department needs.

To Apply: Please submit cover letter with resume to Human Resources Director, Shawna Healey shealey@cityofwoburn.com by November 11, 2026. Applicants received by November 4, 2026 will be considered first.