Executive Director for Coordination of Student Crisis - Plymouth, United States - University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Description

Position Details

Summary

Operating Title Executive Director for Coordination of Student Crisis & Safety Intervention Long Classification Title RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER III Campus Location Plymouth Department PSU VP Finance & Administration 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 requires occasional work during the evenings and weekends.

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.

Acceptable minimum level of education Bachelor's Acceptable minimum years of experience 2 years Additional Job Information Posting Number PS4494FY24 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 standing
• Knowledge 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.

Quicklink for Posting Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00 Grade 28 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.

Institution Information

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs.

Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment.

Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels.

We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement.

The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.

Our Integrated Cluster Learning Model amplifies the educational experience and strengthens the institution's legacy of interdisciplinary study and applied experiential learning.

PSU students will work in teams with faculty and partners within 7 Integrated Clusters of degree programs:

Exploration and Discovery; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Arts and Technologies; Health and Human Enrichment; Justice and Security; Education, Democracy and Social Change; and Tourism, Environment and Sustainable Development.

Now is an exciting time to join Plymouth State and help shape our new kind of university and ultimately tomorrow's leaders.

Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU's 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation.

PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.

Posting Details

Posting Date 03/11/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Closing Date Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt) Appointment Type Grant Funded If TERM position provide projected end date Equipment/Instruments Drivers License and Physical Requirements.

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Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty/Responsibility

• Lead the work in collaboration with current service providers to develop and implement the best approach to align existing services to assure adequate treatment, follow up and monitoring of students in need of treatment or additional social services upon their discharge from care.

Duty/Responsibility

• Collaborate regularly with UPD, local PD, and local mental health and hospital facilities to ensure the region's Crises Intervention Custody Exchange Program operates effectively.
• Work in collaboration with Counseling, UPD, local PD, and other Community stakeholders to assist in the formation of a Crisis Response Co-responder model for the University Grounds and surrounding local community.

Duty/Responsibility

• Responds to, and assists in solving, potential quality of life/social/ behavioral health issues to include instances of homelessness and substances abuse within the University, and outlying concurrent jurisdiction area, contacting and utilizing community resources to achieve this goal.
• Consult with students who make appointment during business hours at the PSU Counseling Center.
• Assist with and assure 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, and University network.

Duty/Responsibility

• Assist with special projects: public education, expos, conferences, trainings, etc.
• Participate in state, county, and federal planning forums dealing with policy formation, service design, managed care implementation, etc.
• Focus on prevention mechanisms and build a university wide holistic strategy within the resources available for addressing the needs of students.
• Other duties as assigned.

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