Suicide Prevention Mhs

The Suicide Prevention team is looking for an action-oriented Mental Health Specialist, ready to make the difference in the lives of youth & create a suicide-safer community! Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for young people 16-25 and we are looking for someone who is passionate about building relationships with school partners, and achieving program objectives that bring Suicide Prevention efforts to all of San Joaquin County! If you work well in a fast-paced, team environment, are a strengths-based problem solver and enjoy supporting youth during difficult times, we need you! The Mental Health Specialists are responsible for supporting youth by facilitating psycho-education groups and screening them for additional service needs. This position plays a critical role ensuring that the mental health of our community's youth is a priority. If you are inspired by life-changing work of others, are skilled at multi-tasking and coordinating multiple layers of services: this position may be right for you!

The Child Abuse Prevention Council

MISSION:

“The Child Abuse Prevention Council PROTECTS children and STRENGTHENS families through awareness and outcome-driven programs, delivered with compassion.”

BENEFITS:

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision this position will build community relationships with participating schools and districts to ensure timely, comprehensive & culturally sensitive Suicide Prevention services are brought to various schools and students consistent with contract obligations. This position will play an integral role in assisting with community task force development and implementation to ensure that the Yellow Ribbon Campaign and all components of the Suicide Prevention program are rolled out with quality & positive outcomes. This position will also screen high school students for depression and link them to appropriate services – including student groups, which this position will facilitate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course in social services, Psychology, Child Development or a closely related field.

Experience:

Minimum two years of relevant experience working with children and families (preferably of high school age) or social work case management strongly preferred.

Description of Duties:

1. Provide all aspects of the Yellow Ribbon Campaign and SafeTALK trainings to school staff and students.

a. The MHS is responsible for coordinating presentations with school personnel to ensure that a minimum of 3 adults and 10 youth receive both Yellow Ribbon and safeTALK training. i. MHS are required to participate in necessary trainings to become certified to facilitate these trainings.

b. The MHS is responsible for gathering all necessary paperwork/material required to comply with BHS & CAPC guidelines.

c. Yellow Ribbon i. MHS will need to gather a list of students who will be participating in the presentation. Print evaluation forms, demographic forms, and prep material such as, Ask 4 help cards, Yellow Ribbon lanyards/wristbands.

d. safeTALK

i. MHS will need to gather a list of students who will be participating in the presentation. Print evaluation forms, demographic forms, and prep material such as, safeTALK booklets, wallet cards, and KeepSafe connections forms.

ii. Due to the length of safeTALK, the MHS will need to coordinate breakfast or lunch for participants. This will require pre-planning with the Program Manager so that the expense is approved.

2. Assume responsibility for case assessments, service/client plans, and reports for each client.

a. Must adhere to expectations outlined in Suicide Prevention contract by BHS.

b. The MHS is responsible for maintaining accurate information for each student they see on campus. MHS must maintain detailed information that will be reflected on school trackers. Once entered into school trackers, all original paperwork must be filed in the appropriate school binder by the designated file person.

c. Keep detailed PIE notes for each student they see at 30/60/90-day follow-ups.

d. Update PEI tracker with all additional MH referrals made for youth, and follow-up with youth to ensure timely access to services.

3. Administrative tasks

a. Ensure completion of monthly reports in a timely manner

b. Record data required by funding source

c. Keep school trackers organized, and consistent with what is being reported to funding source.

d. Respond to emails and voicemails in a timely manner

e. Maintain an updated and accurate calendar

f. Come prepared to 1 on 1/team meetings with questions and input on how to improve service delivery on school campuses.

4. Promote and maintain a sense of teamwork between CAPC staff and community partner agencies

a. Participate in monthly department lunches

b. Participate in staff development trainings and professional development opportunities.

c. Network with other community agencies and participate when requested, in community and health fairs and other events designed to promote CAPC programs, including – but not limited to – Suicide Prevention.

d. Perform other duties both program specific and CAPC related, as assigned.

5. Walk 4 Life

a. The Suicide Prevention team will be responsible for coordinating the Get Connected Walk 4 Life event, that is aimed at creating community awareness about Suicide Prevention to ensure that youth and adults alike are talking about this important topic.

b. Network with school personnel and other community agencies/vendors/etc. to increase participation for Get Connected Walk 4 Life, Suicide Prevention program awareness/implementation.

c. Each team member is expected to help with community outreach to promote the event, obtain donations, and perform other duties, as assigned.

EOE:

CAPC hires and promotes employees regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or physical handicap or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CAPC is an equal opportunity employer.