Executive Director for Coordination of Student Crisis & Safety Intervention

Summary Of Position

Executive Director For Coordination Of Student Crisis And Safety Intervention

The Executive Director for Coordination of Student Crisis and Safety Intervention will be responsible for the intersection of key decisions for the following PSU Teams: Title IX, Student Life and University Police Department, by leveraging their expertise to minimize the risk that occurs in situations that could evolve into a crisis level event for any given student. The position will help to create, implement and evaluate various procedures and protocols to address issues amongst the aforementioned teams. This position is responsible for providing and arranging support, training, and communication to promote improved collaboration across conduct, student life, police service and mental health, and to enhance efficacy and efficiency. This will include the planning and future instatement of a Crisis Co-Response model with appropriate University, Law enforcement and community resources involved to effectively aid in addressing mental health crises and ongoing quality of life social issues within the University and its local community, This position will also develop models that efficiently address problems and issues in this area including such things as peer counseling and mentoring. The position will work closely with UPD and assist with potential case or individual patient follow up for community services support, on an as needed basis. The individual will work collaboratively with other stakeholders to assure tenets are met, and nurture steering committee and community support for these endeavors. The position will spearhead collaboration from faculty and staff as selective expertise may be sought to ensure success with position endeavors in the various teams across campus.

Work is performed under general supervision of the Vice President of Finance and Administration and is guided by Plymouth State University policies and procedures, quality assurance, emergency mental health and diagnostic guidelines and professional practices, and including ethical standards related to client interactions, judicial directives, law enforcement policies and procedures, state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations and guidelines they are expected to perform

duties as specified, and in conjunction and alignment with, the policies and procedures listed above.

This position does require work during the evenings, weekends and must be available to report to work at any time. The position will be tasked with collaborating with other entities on campus to ensure appropriate coverage exists to respond to a crisis situation. Peak evenings and weekends work will occur in conjunction with PSU’s Academic Year calendar.

Please note a priority applicant review deadline of May 1st.

Additional Job Information

Other

minimum

qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice or other social service-related field and at least 2 years of related work

experience within the public behavioral health or criminal justice system.Clinical Licensure in good standingKnowledge of laws and legal procedures relating to the emergency mental health system to include knowledge and familiarity with NH State Emergency Custody Order/ Temporary Detention Order issuance and process.Familiarity with issues affecting those with MH, SUD , DD/ID disorders.Strong communication and interpersonal

skills and demonstrated ability to represent and promote the program within the agency and the community.ability to develop, prepare, and present training and

educational materials.Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain detailed records and prepare related reports.

Additional Preferred

Qualifications

Knowledge of local treatment providers and other agencies in service to the community.Knowledge of grant administration.

Salary Information

Salary Is Complemented By A Comprehensive

benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Eeo Statement

The University System Of New Hampshire Is An

Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports

diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.