Mental Health Response Coordinator

Description

Position Type : Mental Health Response Coordinator

Department : Behavioral Health Services - Mental Health Response

Reports to : Mental Health Response Lead

Position Objective and Summary :

The Mental Health Response Coordinator (MHRC) is a key support role to the MHRL, ensuring that the infrastructure and logistics of UCAN's mental health response to firearm violence are in place, effective, and community-driven. This role involves facilitating Network operations, training coordination, material development, community outreach, and systematized follow-up care. When not in active crisis response, the MHRC builds readiness through education, partnership coordination, and mental health literacy promotion.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Planning & Network Coordination

• Assist in drafting and refining the Local Response Plan in partnership with the MHRL.
• Coordinate Mental Health Response Network meetings, communications, and logistics.
• Maintain and track PFA and SPR training records for all Network members.
• Help implement wellness strategies for Network and frontline workers.

Community Engagement & Education

Family Assistance Center (FAC) Support

Follow-Up & Resource Coordination

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