Community Mental Health Coordinator

Community Mental Health Coordinator (CMHC) (Fulltime 40 hours) Exempt

BUILD Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed selfmotivated and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention violence prevention and youth development organization based on Chicagos West Side. Since 1969 BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the citys most challenged neighborhoods. We set the bar high and lead by example putting our values of respect collaboration and open communication into everything we do. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youth and families we serve.

Our core Values: Empathy Passion Persistence and Innovation.

The CMH Clinical Coordinator (CMHCC) is responsible for effectively addressing the mental health needs of youth and supporting the manager of CMH through the following responsibilities: Review staff members clinical documentation and Apricot compliance. Orient staff to comply with expectations such as Apricot system department policies and procedures and utilization of internal and external resources for comprehensive client care. Maintain and establish mental health/substance abuse referral partners within the Austin & Humboldt areas. Coordinate care for clients receiving department services and support the integration of clinical services in organizational events and activities. Assist manager with program budget and expenses Including grant deliverables and budget oversight. Provide support in crisis situations through collaboration with staff and leadership. This (CMHCC) reports directly to the Manager of Community Mental Health (MCMH).

Responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Coordinate clinical services with internal partners and program participants as well as external partners such as school personnel and other agency contacts.
• Support in planning coordination and delivery of programs and initiatives.
• Responsible for maintaining daytoday program quality with productivity standards and systems.
• Submit all required documentation as requested including but not limited to assessments evaluations progress reports etc.
• Participates in agencywide fundraising events and partnership meetings.
• Encourages participant/community participation in agencywide fundraising events.
• Performs other jobrelated duties as requested required and/or assigned.

• Bachelors Degree (required) Masters Degree (preferred) in Social Services Human Services NonProfit Management Project management or related field experience.
• 3 years of Experience working with innercity youth.
• Operate professionally in the field on a flexible schedule.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a solid understanding of data collection and program evaluation.
• Must maintain respectful and appropriate relationships with program participants and staff.
• Must possess an automobile with proper insurance and a valid drivers license.

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan 2% match
• Medical Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Accounts

BUILD Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex citizenship ethnic or national origin age disability medical status military status veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information ancestry or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather BUILD Inc. considers conviction information on a casebycase basis and assesses the nature of the offense the circumstances surrounding it the proximity in time of the conviction and its relevance to the position.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a casebycase basis.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.