Mental Health Coordinator
Government of the Virgin Islands
Job location
U.S. Virgin Islands
Employment status
Full–time
Job details
Plus 10% Differential Pay
Administrative and professional work in planning, organization and implementation of a mental health program within a correctional setting.
An employee in this class has primary responsibility for planning, organizing, and carrying out for the Bureau of Corrections Mental Health Program, a program which emphasizes preventive aspects as well as treatments. The Coordinator of Mental Health is administratively responsible to the Medical Director or head psychiatrist. Supervision is received in the form of periodic conferences and by analysis of reports submitted, to ascertain effectiveness of the program.
DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):
Plans and develops a mental health program for the Bureau of Corrections.
Renders consultative and advisory services to the Director of Corrections, Medical Director and/or head psychiatrist at the Bureau of Corrections.
Plans .and participates in programs of in-service training for staff in order to bring about development of mental health concepts and to foster the preventative approach to problems of mental health.
Plans and participates in studies and surveys designed to ascertain the effectiveness and adequacy of mental health services.
Performs other related work as required.
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Master's Degree in Guidance, Applied Psychology or Social Work and two (2) years' work experience in a related field.
OR
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Psychology, Social Science, Guidance, Social Work or and closely related field plus three (3) years' experience in areas dealing with any of the related fields.
FACTOR 1 -KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
Knowledge of the theory and practices of mental health, of the policies, laws, and regulations of the Bureau as they relate to mental health.
Knowledge of basic principles of psychology and related sciences and knowledge of statistics as applied to psychological and psycho metrical research and testing.
Knowledge of community facilities and the potential for utilization. Knowledge of the principles of supervision and administration.
Knowledge of clinical and educational psychology and of the analysis and treatment of educational and behavioral problems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during the course of the work.
Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing,
FACTOR 2 -SUPERVISORY CONTROL:
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level officer in accordance with established professional standards and procedures. The employee is allowed considerable latitude in the performance of his/her duties. Work is reviewed primarily through conferences and reports submitted for compliance with departmental policies and for adherence to standards, accepted techniques and procedures.
FACTOR 3 -GUIDELINES:
Guidelines include departmental and professional policies and procedures in dealing with maladjusted persons. Judgment is required in dealing with the care and treatment of patients.
FACTOR 4 -COMPLEXITY:
The employee in this position plans, organizes and implements mental health programs with the emphasis on preventative aspects as well as treatments.
FACTOR 5 -SCOPE AND EFFECT:
The purpose of this work is to provide mental health programs and to plan and implement better health care for patients. The work has an impact on the mental and physical health of patients.
FACTOR 6 -PERSONAL CONTACTS:
Contacts are with patients, families, school systems, various agencies providing mental health programs.
FACTOR 7 -PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:
The purpose of the contacts is to plan and coordinate programs for their families, keep track of inmates with mental disorders, and to work with various programs in providing mental health care to problem patients.
FACTOR 8 -PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Some walking and standing is requires. However work is mostly sedentary.
FACTOR 9 -WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a Penal Institution or medical type facility with patients who are maladjusted.
Employment Type: Classified
