First Shift Coordinator, Emergency Services

Community Council of Nashua • Nashua, NH

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About The Position

Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a First Shift Coordinator to join our Emergency Services team! The Coordinator oversees the 1st shift operations of the ES team. Provides supervision to the 1st shift ES Clinicians, Crisis Support Specialists, and to internship staff. The Coordinator provides education to GNMH and to the community at large on ES services and limitations. Occasionally deploys to the community and provides services to clients in crisis to model leadership.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or similar field
• Licensed NH LCMHC or LICSW preferred
• 3 to 5 years related work experience
• Knowledge of Crisis Intervention services, risk assessment/management, trauma informed care principles, and integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders
• Knowledge of NH involuntary admission criteria and conditional discharge revocation processes
• Knowledge of family dynamics and systems theory
• Knowledge of Rapid Response Access Point system
• Ability to clinically assess, evaluate, and support individuals in crisis and to develop an effective treatment plan to manage and treat a crisis event
• Leadership ability in work setting.
• Flexible, willing to learn, and anticipates the needs of self and staff
• Strong collaboration skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organized, develop, and maintain multiple work schedules timely for staff and managers
• Demonstrated ability to interact with community stakeholders (e.g. school personnel, pediatricians) to promote department and agency programs
• Be flexible to work non-traditional shifts in order to staff this 24/7 program as needed
• Provide effective clinical supervision to support the needs and growth of GNMH staff
• Ability to multitask, and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments
• Ability to exercise judgment.
• Ability to problem solve and exercise judgment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Email, Word, EXCEL, Teams, etc.)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy

Nice To Haves

• Licensed NH LCMHC or LICSW preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversees the general operations of 1st shift staff, including leading a daily deployment meeting, ensures routine safety checks and van checks are conducted and documented, a shift log is initiated at the end of shift, and other similar tasks
• Supports the Emergency Services Director in the absence of the Emergency Services Program Manager
• Provides supervision, training, and support to the 1st shift ES clinicians, Crisis Support Specialists, and to internship staff
• Maintains knowledge of Emergency Services and the Rapid Response System as well as agency policies and procedures, and is familiar with other services provided within the agency and community
• Reviews ES evaluations and provides clinical feedback to staff
• Provides office based urgent care appointments and hospital discharges as directed by the ES Program Manager
• Participates in rapid response deployments into the community, as needed and directed by the ES Program Manager, to support the mission of ES and to demonstrate leadership
• Provides timely documentation of services within 3 days of delivery
• Participates in the ES Supervisor On-Call and Agency On-Call Rotation
• Monitors the Rapid Response System to ensure GNMH teams are available and able to deploy regularly
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned
• Works 1st Shift and at least 2 Weekends days a month, as directed by the ES Program Manager

Benefits

• Choice of 2 health insurance plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Health Plan Opt Out Benefit
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurances
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Paid Extended Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays + your birthday!
• Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level