Job Location: This position may be domiciled within one of DMH’s regional offices, Jefferson City Central Office, or a DMH facility.
Why you’ll love this position: The Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) seeks a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Peer Network Manager.
The CISM Peer Network Manager will recruit, organize and coordinate activities for the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Peer Network that supports DMH employees of Divisions of Developmental Disabilities and Division of Behavioral Health state operated hospitals and programs and regional offices. The position will also supervise Workforce Trauma & Wellness Specialists.
Responsibilities: - Understand, teach, and demonstrate practices taught in the Missouri Model: Developmental Framework of Trauma Informed Approaches, including trauma informed principles of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment.
- Assist with coordination of department-wide trauma informed committee and strategic plan.
- Assist with development of budget, policies and procedures relevant to trauma informed programming.
- Coordinate department-wide Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Peer Network that covers Divisions of Developmental Disabilities and Division of Behavioral Health state operated hospitals and programs and regional offices.
- Schedule trainings, events, and meetings related to CISM Peer Network and trauma informed initiatives such as CISM Trainings, Post Critical Incident Seminars, Regional Peer Team Events, etc.
- Assist with promotion, expansion, and utilization of CISM Peer Network to support workforce and improve recruitment, retention and return to work post-incident.
- Identify, monitor and address workforce needs for Trauma Informed programs and support.
- Supervise regional Workforce Trauma & Wellness Specialists.
- Provide educational presentations, trainings and site visits to DMH locations.
Required Skills: - Communication skills - Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence, positivity, creativity, influence and drive.
- Wellness skills - Have knowledge of comprehensive wellbeing skills and demonstrate them as and model for the workplace.
- Collaboration skills-Ability to build relationships, achieve consensus through trust, coordinate across teams, resolve conflict, and create a work environment where everyone feels included and respected.
- Ability to work independently, setting priorities, managing workloads and making solid judgment calls in the moment.
- Supervision of distributed team members - Supervise Workforce Trauma & Wellness Specialists in person or virtually who are regionally-based throughout the state and working hybrid schedules.
- Cooperate with diverse teams - Work cooperatively with diverse workforce from all levels of organization with respect, compassion, fairness and ability to find common ground.
- Public speaking - Speak to small and large groups and communicate effectively in written and verbal form, in person and through virtual platforms.
- Project management and planning - Identify, set, track and update project goals from start to finish.
- Technology skills - Learn and perform tasks through electronic and virtual-based platforms to reach workforce across the region/state.
- Travel to facilities/locations - 50% travel is required with required weekly visits to locations within assigned region. Some overnight travel to facilities, programs and regional offices throughout the state will be required for in-person meetings, trainings and events.
- Ability to move light objects weighing less than 30 lbs. short distances.
Eligibility: - Bachelor’s degree in health education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field required, master’s degree preferred; Three or more years’ experience with trauma informed care; population-based health, and/or wellness program development required; 2 or more years of supervisory experience required. Prefer individuals trained in Critical Incident Stress Management and 1+ years’ experience as a member of a workforce Peer Team.
Salary up to $90,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
