Behavioral Health Coordinator

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $69,950.40 - $93,724.80 Starting Salary May Be Adjusted Depending On Experience.

Requirements

• Masters Degree or higher in psychology, counseling, sociology, social work, public administration, public health or a closely related field;
• Five (5) years or more of professional counseling experience that includes providing mental health services to transitional age youth, adults and older adults, and/or performing quality improvement duties in a mental health program;
• Possession of a current license by the State of Alabama as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Mental Health Nursing Specialist, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist;
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain a City of Hoover’s Driver’s Permit;
• Ability to pass a thorough background check;
• Ability to work an on-call schedule 24/7.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years or more of professional experience working with First Responders;
• Experience with identification and management of post-traumatic stress disorder;
• Works with community partners to identify community health resources;
• Designs policies and processes related to City wide mental health responses;
• Plans, organizes, and directs City mental health activities;
• Analyzes and evaluates the operations and services of mental health and substance abuse programs;
• Works with City leadership to identify mental health and substance abuse needs in the City;
• Provides onsite counseling services during critical incidents;
• Transports individuals as needed;
• Maintains state certification requirements;
• Performs training for the Police Department, Fire Department and 911;
• Affords assessment, monitoring and follow-up of individuals with mental health issues;
• Makes assessments of persons believed to be mentally ill to determine the need for short-term hospitalization/treatment and locate and arrange inpatient care;
• Facilitates communication between hospital, family and probate court to include filing of a commitment petition if necessary;
• Notifies Probate Judge of person under 72 hour hold for treatment as reasonably possible;
• Assists in identifying, monitoring and follow up of individuals believed to be a threat to themselves and/or others due to mental health issue;
• Captures adequate coverage for services during absence from the city;
• Performs other duties as directed.