RUL Mental Health Specialist
Salary: $20 per hour
Job Type: Full-time (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date: Until Filled
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Work with Reach UR Life Training Coordinator to develop a workforce-training plan for Zero Suicide Initiatives within NACA and with program partners.
- In collaboration with program team, develop and implement a Zero Suicide Initiative within NACA.
- Coordinate with Program Manager on Zero Suicide Initiative training modules development ad workforce development plan.
- Develop partnerships with collaborating agencies for the implementation of CAST program.
- Coordinate referral process and locations to implement preventative programs, assist with identification, and recruitment participants.
- Provide coordination and facilitation of service pathways for at-risk for suicide youth.
- Collect and report on project data including outcomes preventative programs, identification, referral, and follow up of at-risk youth.
- Provide collaboration among Reach UR Life staff of the project’s annual conference.
- Provide support, assistance, and collaboration in the development of the following elements:
- Preventative programs and other community partnerships.
- Training facilitation of SafeTALK and ASIST suicide prevention curricula.
- Provide support, assistance, and collaboration in the delivery of project objectives.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with project personnel and other key stakeholders.
- Develop partnerships with collaborating agencies for promotion of community event and dissemination of program information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in Health and/or Human Services or related field; two (2) or more years of previous experience in social services; Preferred: Master’s Degree in Health and/or Human Services or related field. Familiarity with suicide prevention strategies and interventions; strong understanding of Navajo and Hopi cultures; Level I Fingerprint Clearance, CPR/First Aid, and HIPAA Certification required. Possess a valid state driver’s license. Must pass a background check in accordance with NACA Policy.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge in children’s mental health and related services system with demonstrated experience working with family systems and demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships.
- Knowledge of community outreach and engagement strategies with demonstrated experience in event coordinator.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others.
- Knowledge of Zero Suicide Initiatives.
- Experience implementing group interventions.
- Knowledge of clinical group interventions.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to prepare correspondence, concise reports, and conduct presentations.
- Ability to prepare timely reports
*Must complete and submit a NACA, Inc. Employment Application, Letter of Interest, Resume, and Transcripts. Application can be obtained through website at www.nacainc.org. Any questions, please contact Human Resources at 928-526-2968. Employer exercises EEOC and Indian preference in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 44-46, 472, and 272).