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Job description
Barnstable Police Department
Co-Response Clinician
Position Title: Co-Response Clinician
Reports to: Barnstable Police Department, Deputy Chief of Field Services
Full-Time: 40 hours / week
Salary: $40.87 / hour
Shift: Days and Evenings
Number of Vacancies: 1
Facility Location: Barnstable Police Department, 1200 Phinney's Lane, Hyannis, MA
Application Deadline: October 16, 2026, 4:00 PM
Job Description
Embedded in the Barnstable Police Department, the Co-Response Clinician will work alongside police officers and provide crisis response to individuals in need. Co-response clinicians offer on-scene de-escalation, support, assessment of mental status and social functioning, and determine the level of risk to self and others.
Responsibilities
Works collaboratively to assist and support law enforcement on calls involving individuals in a mental health/substance use-related crisis
Participate in regular ride-alongs with partner police department
Coordinates and facilitates monthly Co-Response Program Operations Meetings
Works closely with community members who are in crisis, identifying signs of mental health conditions, emotional dysregulation, and substance use
Performs risk assessments and crisis intervention and employs de-escalation techniques
Provides community-based care through effective and efficient in-person responses, telephone support, and referrals
Thoroughly documents all clinician interventions and follow-up care needed
Provides informal and formal training to law enforcement and dispatchers
Collects and enters data on interventions performed in the DMH database and clinical notes program
Engages with training and professional development to enhance clinical, law enforcement, and justice system knowledge
Desired Skills Understanding of grief and trauma
Excellent client assessment and intervention skills
Proactive, creative, ethical, and enthusiastic approach and strong interpersonal skills
Excellent de-escalation skills
Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Responsive with follow through on individual tasks
Ability to learn how to complete a rapid risk assessment
Demonstrates understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations
Ability to establish rapport with consumers, family members, law enforcement and service providers
Requirements Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or related field.
Two years experience in crisis work
Experience collaborating with law enforcement (preferred)
Knowledge of trauma-informed responses to mental health crises
Knowledge of MA laws relevant to police-response to individuals in crisis
Demonstrated knowledge of varying social and behavioral health services and the nature of the treatment, rehabilitation, and support they offer
Must adhere to principles and codes of ethics
Worksite address
hyannis, MA, 02601, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.