Mental Health Coordinator (Interim)

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Key Duties:

• Develop consistent mental health policies and procedures for all programs in collaboration with the Health and Wellness Center team, the Risk Management Team and other Program Directors.

• Evaluate and follow up on all enrollment eligibility concerns and coordinate Circle of Care meetings when necessary.

• Prepare and share out Participant Support Plans for both pre-existing mental health conditions and those that arise while in a Chewonki program.

• Be an active community presence when on campus to normalize routine presence and check-ins on well-being (with leaders, advisors, counselors, participants). 

• Participate in critical incident management including advising on mental health implications involved in potential disciplinary situations with community impact.

• Provide consultation to program leaders when mental health concerns arise and direct therapeutic support for participants/staff when appropriate. 

• Use electronic record keeping systems to document all care and communication.

• Train all staff on the Chewonki Student Assistance Program to ensure no one is alone with a mental health concern. Coordinate necessary referrals to outside providers for crisis or safety assessments, and plans for re-entry after a participant's mental health leave.

• Coordinate telehealth services for participants with outside clinical providers as needed. 

• Annual review with Program Directors to update any website content, handbook, and other written program materials.

• Serve as a member of the Chewonki Risk Management Team and develop interventions for high risk behaviors and participation on community debriefs for critical incidents.

• Serve as a member of the Maine Coast Semester Health Team and Camp Health Team, and attend program meetings as requested.

• Engage in ongoing professional development related to current mental health best practices.

• Willingness to obtain Wilderness First Responder certification and provide coverage as needed in the Health & Wellness Center.

• Obtain medication administration training and pass medications on an as needed basis.

• Fulfill all other duties as assigned.

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