Behavioral Health Prevention Coordinator: Suicide, Mental Health & Wellness at Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI)

Village of Johnson City, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Education, Community Outreach, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis, Program Coordination, Public Education, Technical Assistance, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Prevention, Documentation, Reporting, Research

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Behavioral Health Prevention Coordinator: Suicide, Mental Health & Wellness Broome County Mental Health Department (BCMHD) Johnson City, NY – Hybrid Full-Time Nonexempt: 40 hours Put the CARE in your CAREER! At CCSI, our mission is to activate possibilities for our customers and employees through collaboration, compassion, equity, and imagination. For more than 30 years, CCSI has been a leading non-profit partner to local governments, schools, and community-based organizations, helping them improve their business processes so they can focus on their missions. If you’re looking for a career with purpose that creates lasting change in the community, we encourage you to apply. We are seeking a talented Behavioral Health Prevention Coordinator: Suicide, Mental Health & Wellness to join our team of nearly 500 employees. CCSI is partnering with Broome County Mental Health Department (BCMHD) to hire a Behavioral Health Prevention Coordinator: Suicide, Mental Health & Wellness. This position is employed by CCSI and working on behalf of Broome County Mental Health Department (BCMHD). Work is performed under direction of Broome County leadership with flexibility to exercise independent judgment in planning and carrying out the responsibilities. The position requires ability to manage the uncertainty of a transitioning behavioral health industry while identifying and communicating tangible priorities. The Mental Health Prevention Coordinator assists the Department’s Mission: To promote and protect the mental health, substance use, and intellectual/developmental abilities needs of the individuals, families, and communities of Broome County. The Mental Health Prevention Coordinator will be the primary point of contact for planning and systemic needs associated with needs related to suicide prevention and mental wellness efforts, and best practices. The Mental Health Prevention Coordinator will contribute to the Department’s Prevention Division to aid in a comprehensive and integrated approach to prevention. In doing so, the Mental Health Prevention Coordinator will act as the convenor and facilitator of stakeholders, with cross sector representation, supporting engagement, feedback, strategic planning, and action planning to enhance the prevention system of care. The Mental Health Prevention Coordinator will assist with addressing the complexity and interconnectedness of substance use and suicide risk, both of which sit within the broader behavioral health umbrella inclusive of mental health and illness and substance use disorder (SUD). The Mental Health Prevention Coordinator will support efforts that recognize shared risk and protective factors and will ensure that prevention strategies are aligned across these areas. This includes strengthening multi-sector collaboration through the Broome County Suicide Awareness For Everyone (BCSAFE) Coalition, supporting alignment with the Broome County Prevention Coalition, and integrating evidence-informed strategies across behavioral health initiatives. In this role, you will Facilitate, coordinate, and develop the Broome County Suicide Awareness for Everyone Coalition and activities initiated by the Coalition. Provide technical assistance to providers, businesses or community members of Broome County related to suicide prevention and postvention best practices. Conduct local outreach and education activities associated with mental health, mental wellness, and topics related to suicide. Monitor and report mental health and wellness programs and efforts across the County to the Prevention System of Care Manager, including opportunities to align with substance use prevention and broader behavioral health initiatives. Contribute to the planning and oversight of suicide prevention planning for the Broome County system of care. Coordinate with schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, and other identified entities to deliver prevention initiatives. Coordinate with stakeholders and organizational partners to conduct public education campaigns to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental wellness, and available resources for support. Use data to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement of prevention efforts. Identify gaps and barriers in the Broome County System of Care to inform and advocate with system partners, enhancing coordination, efficiency, and accessibility. Attend all meetings associated with projects and report back to the Department regarding pertinent information to support and enhance the prevention system of care. Maintain appropriate documentation for all projects and job tasks as assigned for audits and funding reports. Compile and submit performance reports to support effective program operations. Stay current with best practices, emerging trends, and research in suicide prevention and intersecting suicide prevention approaches. Provide support to and participate in the Department’s mission and vision development, including interdepartmental initiatives and planning functions. Travel as necessary to fulfill assigned responsibilities. Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned. Requirements What You Bring Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration, Rehabilitation Counselor or related Human Services required including three (3) years of relevant work experience in the field of suicide prevention and mental wellness education; OR Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, or related field, with minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience in the field of suicide prevention and mental wellness education; OR Equivalent education and work experience (see CCSI's equivalency chart). Additional Requirements Ability to satisfactorily complete required Broome County Security background screening. Respect the confidential nature of all CCSI and CCSI customer information you are exposed to in the course of your work performance. Staff working directly with protected health information /electronically stored protected health information, personally identifiable information, and other patient/consumer/customer data, will abide by the specific procedures and policies outlined by CCSI’s Code of Conduct and CCSI’s Privacy and Security Policies, New York State regulations and Federal regulations. We Are CCSI! For more than 30 years, CCSI has been a leading non-profit partner to government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations in the mental and behavioral health space. We aim to maximize these organizations’ potential to serve their communities by supporting their business operations and staffing needs. We dream of communities where everyone flourishes, and we are proud to help our customers move towards that goal. At CCSI, you are not just part of a team, you are part of a community. You do not just fit in, you belong. We are proud of our steadfast commitment to equity, working diligently to remedy the impact of systems of racism and other forms of oppression to ensure that everyone in our employee community can flourish. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to consider joining us. At CCSI, you’ll enjoy Market competitive compensation. An award-winning Wellness@Work and employee benefits program. An organization that is committed to racial equity and anti-racist practices. Continuous professional development opportunities. A voice in shaping CCSI’s ever-evolving diverse company culture. CCSI does not accept inquiries from third-party recruiters or search agencies. Coordinated Care Services, Inc (CCSI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Prevention Coordinator will facilitate and coordinate suicide prevention initiatives and engage with various stakeholders to enhance the prevention system of care. They will also monitor and report on mental health programs and conduct outreach and education activities.