The University of Virginia is seeking a Crisis Intervention Coordinator for the Department of Safety and Security/University of Virginia Police Department. This position serves as CIT Coordinator for the Department of Safety and Security/ University of Virginia Police Department and is responsible for providing and arranging support, training, and communication in order to promote improved collaboration, efficacy and accountability to community partners regarding crisis intervention team trainings and initiatives. 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 crisis and ongoing quality of life social issues within the University and it’s local community. The CIT coordinator will work closely with the UPD Police Sergeant assigned to the Behavioral Health Unit and assist with potential case or individual patient follow up for community services support, on an as needed basis The incumbent will work collaboratively with other stakeholders to assure tenets of CIT are met, and nurture steering committee and community support for these endeavors.
Work is performed under general supervision and is guided by Virginia CIT guidelines, University of Virginia 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 in the above stated areas, as well as those of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).
Key Responsibilities :
- Work in collaboration with the UVA Medical Centers Secured Behavioral Health Unit Police Sergeant to assure adequate follow up and monitoring of patients in need of treatment or additional social services upon their discharge from care.
- Collaborate regularly with the Police Sergeant, the University Police Departments Medical Center Safety and Support Unit, Medical Center Security, Medical Center Staff, Region 10 and participating law enforcement jurisdictions to ensure the regions Crises Intervention Custody Exchange Program operates effectively.
- Work in collaboration with University Police, local Law Enforcement agencies, University Counseling and Psychological Services (C.A.P.S) and other Community stakeholders to assist in the formation of a Crisis Response Co-responder model for the University Grounds and surrounding local community.
- Respond to, and assists in solving, potential quality of life/social/ behavioral health issues to include instances of homelessness and substances abuse within the University Grounds, Medical Center and outlying concurrent jurisdiction area, contacting and utilizing community resources to achieve this goal.
- Assist UVA’s Threat Assessment Team’s (TAT) with follow up on cases on an as needed basis.
- Assist in triggering behavioral health citizen requests, calls, emails, and referrals to services in the community, Region 10, Medical Center and University network.
- Plan, prepare and provide a 40-hour CIT curriculum (updated annually) and coordinate CIT training and certification for all UPD Police and Security Officers.
- Assist with special projects: public education, expos, conferences, trainings, etc
- Participate in state, county, and federal planning forums dealing with CIT policy formation, service design, managed care implementation, etc
Required 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.
- Knowledge of laws and legal procedures relating to the emergency mental health system to include k nowledge and familiarity with VA 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of local treatment providers and other agencies in service to the community.
- Knowledge of grant administration.
Anticipated hiring range : $65,000- 89,000 / annual
** This position may be required to work outside of normal operation hours**
Benefits Include : The choice between 3 different health plans; vision and dental insurance; life insurance; benefits savings accounts; starting with 22 days of paid time off a year in addition to 12 or more paid holidays; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; short term disability; up to $4,360 after your first year for combined use of tuition toward a degree-seeking program or up to $2,000 for professional development including classes, certification training and conferences; and more!
The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.
TO APPLY :
Please visit UVA job board: https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for “R0053844”
Complete an application online and attach:
1. Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences
2. Resume or CV
PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for ” R0053844 “.
***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***
For questions about the application process, please contact Rhiannon O’Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter, rmo2r@virginia.edu
For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.