Thundermist's Mission - To improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles.

Please note, effective September 1,2021, all Thundermist employees are required to have an initial dose of vaccine to prevent Covid-19. Effective October 1, 2021, all employees of RI licensed health care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Employees may be deemed exempt from this requirement based on documentation from their health care provider.

Job Description
Job Title: CIT- Regional Coordinator Reports to: CIT - Project Manager
Department: HEZ FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Grade: Version Date: June 2022

General Responsibilities:
This position is
responsible for the planning, coordination, development, and vision and focus
of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) RI program. CIT training is a program dedicated to
improving outcomes for folks experiencing a mental health crisis. The
regional coordinator will work closely with law enforcement, behavioral
health agencies, advocates, and the community.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in

Social Work or related field (relevant experience in lieu of degree will be
considered), Masters preferred

• Provide own reliable

transportation with proof of RI minimum requirements of auto insurance

• Commitment to social

justice, diversity and inclusion, and anti-oppressive perspectives

• The ability to evoke

confidence and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders,
including senior leadership

• Ability to think

critically and solve problems

• Ability to work

independently

• Strong organization

and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual and/or a

connection to the communities served preferred

• Candidates who do not

meet all of the qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Significant Job Functions:

• Work to enhance and

expand Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training in police departments across
the designated region.

• Establish a network

and link the police and the community in focusing on the common goal of
safety, and create understanding and service to individuals experiencing
mental illness/substance abuse and their families.

• Act as a liaison

between Thundermist, CIT BH Coordinator, NAMI-RI, area mental health
providers, family members, consumer’s, law enforcement and the national and state
CIT coalitions.

• Prepare all training

announcements, schedules, class materials.

• Work with Roger

Williams University and other research partners to support robust program
evaluation.

• Create, manage, and

coordinate CIT Steering committee meetings across the region.

• Educate community

organizations and members of the public on the CIT Program by developing and
conducting presentations in the community and for partners statewide.

• Serve as the Law

Enforcement Liaison to assist police agencies, mental health receiving
facilities, and vulnerable populations regarding accessing mental health
community resources.

• Attend training and

conferences for professional development, including annual conferences.

• Pursue and maintain

regional program certification from CIT International.

• Seek and pursue state

and federal funding opportunities, with approval from senior management.

Physical Effort/ Environment:

• This role is hybrid work role, as

employees work will be completed partly in the physical workplace, and partly
remotely in a general office environment.

• Frequent regional

travel to meet the needs of the program.

• General office

environment: manual dexterity needed for keyboard work, writing and phone
calls.

Work Schedule Demands:
•
Full-time work schedule, flexible hours

Communication Skills:
•
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate and maintain effective

relationships with partner organizations.

Confidentiality of Information:
Thundermist is dedicated in securing the privacy and
confidentiality of protected health information under the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act. It is the responsibility of all employees
to comply to state and federal guidelines in accessing sensitive information.

ADA & EEO Statement:
Thundermist provides equal employment opportunities to
all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Thundermist is dedicated to the goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to caring for patients in a manner that is respectful of cultural difference. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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