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Purpose:

The mental health services coordinator will be responsible for coordinating mental health referrals of the children who come to the CRC including identifying mental health providers in our service area who are trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); developing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the providers; identifying a trauma assessment tool and developing a process of ensuring all children receive the assessment while at the CRC; referring families to mental health providers in the county in which they live who are trained in TF-CBT; and tracking data relating to referrals. The mental health services coordinator will also be responsible for developing guidelines to delineate how mental health services differ from the forensic interview process and communicating those guidelines to team members.

Responsibilities:

• Must be optimistic, enthusiastic, and communicate effectively at all levels. Must have good organizational and writing skills and possess confidence in speaking before large groups. Must work constructively and cooperatively in a team environment, reflecting concern for patient, employee and team member wellbeing. Must be able to communicate effectively and interact with team members reflecting diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. The Child Interview Specialist must be emotionally prepared, on a daily basis, to interact with child abuse victims and their families. The Child Interview Specialist must be non-judgmental and non-reactive to issues of abuse during patient and family interactions.

• Provides coverage for non-traditional hours as necessary.

• Assists with administrative duties, as requested by the Manager of the CRC.

• Communicates and cooperates with administration and other departments to implement clinical services and activities. Assists with public awareness and fundraising campaigns to increase the community's knowledge and support of services provided.

• Develop guidelines to delineate how mental health services differ from the forensic interview process and communicating those guidelines to team members.

• Track data relating to referrals.

• Refer families to mental health providers in the county in which they live who, are trained in TF-CBT;

• Identify and implement a trauma assessment too for administration to all children who are seen at the CRC;

• Develop Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the providers;

• Identify mental health providers in service area who are trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

• Coordinate mental health referrals of the children who come to the CRC

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work and three years of experience in the field of child abuse and family violence will be considered in lieu of a Master's degree.

• Experience working with teams. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting Act 33 Act 34 Act 73 FBI Clearance UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran