Police Mental Health Coordinator
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8 Full-time 1 day ago Full Job Description JOB WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEYWorking for the City of McKinney is more than a job.
It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation.
In 2014, our community was named The #1 Best Place to Live in America.
Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family.
That's why we exist.
OUR CORE VALUESCity of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace.
However, we also look after and support one another.
All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).
We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture.
All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high-performance organization.
SUMMARY OF POSITIONUnder general supervision, the Police Mental Health Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Police interventions with mental health consumers among Police and other City staff, service providers, hospital staff and advocacy groups to ensure that available health or social services are provided according to applicable City, County, State, and Federal guidelines.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEESFor us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.
Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
Contribute to a positive work culture.
Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReviews all mental commitment/emergency detention documentation to determine cases that require follow-up.
Conducts follow-ups in person and by telephone with mental health consumers that require repeated police interventions.
Coordinates with family members and mental health service providers regarding strategies to reduce police interventions with mental health consumers.
Develops curricula and provides training to police officers, dispatchers and other operational staff regarding emergency detention procedures, crisis intervention protocols, and other mental health issues.
Establishes and maintains relationships with service providers, hospital staff and advocacy groups involved with mental health issues.
Reviews all mental health apprehensions by police.
Provides information of mental health to various community groups.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORSAbility to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.
I.
S.
E.
).
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
Requires knowledge of mental health diagnoses and symptoms; crisis intervention techniques; common psychotropic medications.
Requires knowledge of mental health and social service agencies in the local area and the scope of their service.
Requires knowledge of Federal, State, and County statutes, codes, and regulations regarding mental health emergency detentions and the retention and sharing of information.
Requires knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and software.
Requires the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and exhibit appropriate judgment in assessing needs; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; plan, organize, and allocate time effectively; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; maintain confidentiality of all information and records; and develop and present training materials and information for various groups.
Requires the ability to learn and understand the administrative directives, standard operating procedures, and training bulletins of the McKinney Police Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequires a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
Requires two years of clinical psychology experience.
Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCertification as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTMust pass a drug screen and background check.
Must have Class C Texas Driver's LicenseSELECTION PROCESSSubmitted applications will be reviewed with emphasis placed on an individual's qualifications and overall experience in the areas directly related to the job function.
The applicants who possess the potential to meet our needs will be invited for an interview.
The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation and drug screening.
Expected Duration- The current external job posting will remain on the McKinney Website for the duration indicated on the posting.
Upon closing the process to fill the position will begin immediately and is expected to take approximately six weeks.
Reapplication Process- All applicants who are not notified of a permanent disqualification may immediately re-apply for this position when posted by the City of McKinney.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PHYSICAL DEMANDSTasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThere is limited exposure to environmental conditions.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position.
Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
8 Full-time 1 day ago Full Job Description JOB WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEYWorking for the City of McKinney is more than a job.
It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation.
In 2014, our community was named The #1 Best Place to Live in America.
Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family.
That's why we exist.
OUR CORE VALUESCity of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace.
However, we also look after and support one another.
All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).
We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture.
All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high-performance organization.
SUMMARY OF POSITIONUnder general supervision, the Police Mental Health Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Police interventions with mental health consumers among Police and other City staff, service providers, hospital staff and advocacy groups to ensure that available health or social services are provided according to applicable City, County, State, and Federal guidelines.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEESFor us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.
Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
Contribute to a positive work culture.
Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReviews all mental commitment/emergency detention documentation to determine cases that require follow-up.
Conducts follow-ups in person and by telephone with mental health consumers that require repeated police interventions.
Coordinates with family members and mental health service providers regarding strategies to reduce police interventions with mental health consumers.
Develops curricula and provides training to police officers, dispatchers and other operational staff regarding emergency detention procedures, crisis intervention protocols, and other mental health issues.
Establishes and maintains relationships with service providers, hospital staff and advocacy groups involved with mental health issues.
Reviews all mental health apprehensions by police.
Provides information of mental health to various community groups.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORSAbility to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.
I.
S.
E.
).
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
Requires knowledge of mental health diagnoses and symptoms; crisis intervention techniques; common psychotropic medications.
Requires knowledge of mental health and social service agencies in the local area and the scope of their service.
Requires knowledge of Federal, State, and County statutes, codes, and regulations regarding mental health emergency detentions and the retention and sharing of information.
Requires knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and software.
Requires the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and exhibit appropriate judgment in assessing needs; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; plan, organize, and allocate time effectively; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; maintain confidentiality of all information and records; and develop and present training materials and information for various groups.
Requires the ability to learn and understand the administrative directives, standard operating procedures, and training bulletins of the McKinney Police Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequires a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
Requires two years of clinical psychology experience.
Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCertification as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTMust pass a drug screen and background check.
Must have Class C Texas Driver's LicenseSELECTION PROCESSSubmitted applications will be reviewed with emphasis placed on an individual's qualifications and overall experience in the areas directly related to the job function.
The applicants who possess the potential to meet our needs will be invited for an interview.
The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation and drug screening.
Expected Duration- The current external job posting will remain on the McKinney Website for the duration indicated on the posting.
Upon closing the process to fill the position will begin immediately and is expected to take approximately six weeks.
Reapplication Process- All applicants who are not notified of a permanent disqualification may immediately re-apply for this position when posted by the City of McKinney.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PHYSICAL DEMANDSTasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThere is limited exposure to environmental conditions.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position.
Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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