Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) Mobile Behavioral Health Professional

Merakey•Philadelphia, PA

17h•$29

About The Position

The Police Assisted Diversion (PAD) Mobile Behavioral Health Professional works collaboratively with the Office of Public Safety, Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia Fire Department, and additional external organizations to divert those away from the criminal justice system and into social services. This role works closely with the Philadelphia Police Department, Fire Department, diversionary courts, and other city partners to divert individuals from the criminal justice system into social and behavioral health services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, cunseling, human services, or a related field.
Knowledge of recovery principles and experience working within a recovery-oriented, person-centered service system.
Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with city agencies and partners, including the Office of Public Safety, Philadelphia Police Department (PPD), Philadelphia Fire Department, and internal/external stakeholder preferred.
1 – 3 years of case management experience in a human services setting; experience in drug and alcohol treatment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach and case management
Provide support, guidance, and warm handoffs to community members
Build trust with individuals, mentor them in goal setting, self-advocacy, and life skills
Coordinate care with internal and external providers, including courts and diversion programs
Assist with access to city resources such as housing, medical care, food, transportation, and employment
Participate in supervision, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
Maintain professionalism, model accountability, and use de-escalation and situational awareness strategies.