Crisis Intervention & Program Coordinator (Grade 18)

City of Huntsville • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The City of Huntsville Police Department is seeking a Crisis Intervention & Program Coordinator. This professional and administrative role provides leadership and vision for the planning, coordination, and systematic management of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program. The coordinator facilitates implementation of the program to optimize the City’s response to behavioral health crisis situations. The position also oversees development and maintenance of the CIT training curriculum and ensures that training aligns with the CIT International Model. Training includes basic academy and in-service instruction for sworn and non-sworn personnel, including updates and refreshers.

The Huntsville Police Department is an internationally accredited law enforcement agency. It has three precincts, approximately 500 sworn officers and 200 civilian personnel, and patrols an area of around 220 square miles.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling/Psychology, Human Services, Public Health, Public Administration, or an Allied Health Field from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Five years of experience in a Behavioral Health field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain CIT International Coordinator Certification within one year of hire.
• Must successfully pass a fingerprinting background check.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment supplemental application and polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision for the planning, coordination, and systematic management of the Crisis Intervention Team program.
• Facilitate implementation of the CIT Program to optimize the City’s response to behavioral health crisis situations.
• Oversee development and maintenance of the CIT training curriculum.
• Ensure CIT training aligns with the CIT International Model.
• Provide or coordinate basic academy and in-service training for sworn and non-sworn personnel, including updates and refreshers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time