Co-Response Clinician

The Town of Franklin is seeking a licensed or license-eligible mental health professional to join our innovative Co-Response Team. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside law enforcement, providing real-time mental health support in the field and helping individuals and families when they need it most.

What You'll Do:

As a Co-Response Clinician, you will respond to calls for service with Franklin Police Officers to provide:

• On-site clinical assessment
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Immediate referrals and resource coordination

You’ll be an essential part of our efforts to reduce arrests, avoid unnecessary ER visits, and connect individuals to community-based care that meets their needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ride along with officers during patrol shifts to respond to mental health-related calls
• Collaborate with all police units, including participation in the overdose follow-up program
• Offer case consultation, assist in program development, and help facilitate cross-agency training
• Build strong partnerships with local service providers and community agencies
• Provide support and resources to individuals and families in crisis

Requirements:

• Licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts (LICSW, LMHC, LCSW, etc.)
• Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with law enforcement and community providers
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic field setting

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a progressive public safety model
• Make a real difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with professionals who value innovation and compassion

Ready to make an impact?

Send your resume and cover letter (or complete Town application) to apply@franklinma.gov — with “Co-Response Clinician” in the subject line.

You will need to be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a background check and physical.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person