Mental Health Clinician

Overview

Seeking licensed, experienced Mental Health Clinicians to serve as independent contractors supporting public safety initiatives in the Town of Amherst. This position will provide real-time mental health response alongside law enforcement
, conduct on-scene crisis assessments
, deliver follow-up outreach
, and support first responder wellness
.

Location: Williamsville, NY

Contract Term: Initial 1 year with 2 optional one-year renewals (possible 1-3 month extensions)

Hours: 40-50 hours/week

Work Type: Onsite required (community response, police support); limited remote for documentation/follow-ups

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor

Status: One of the first applicants to apply a week ago

• Hold a current license in the State of New York as one of the following:
• LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
• LMSW / LCSW (Licensed Master / Clinical Social Worker)
• Licensed Psychologist
• Or equivalent mental health credential
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Crisis intervention
• Law enforcement or first responder collaboration (preferred)
• Ability to:
• Respond quickly and professionally to calls for service
• Work independently and as part of a public safety multidisciplinary team

• Community Mental Health Services:
  Respond in-person with police officers to mental health-related service calls; conduct on-scene crisis assessments, stabilization, and brief therapeutic interventions; provide real-time referrals to behavioral health, substance use, housing, and social services; conduct follow-up outreach (via phone or in-person)
• Departmental Referrals:
  Accept/respond to referrals from other Town departments routed through the police
• Internal Police Department Support:
  Provide immediate support after critical incidents; conduct officer debriefings and wellness checks; provide short-term consultations and facilitate connections to long-term support (EAP, peer helplines, etc.)

• Prior experience working directly with law enforcement or first responders
• Training in crisis response, trauma-informed care, or behavioral health crisis systems
• Capability to provide officer wellness programs, post-incident support, and stress debriefings

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