SUNY New Paltz Vacancy
External Posting (Research Foundation)
Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:
Department: Institute for Disaster Mental Health
Budget Title: Senior Trainer
Local Title: NYS Disaster Mental Health (DMH) Trainer
Posting Date: October 3, 2023
Classification: N/A
Duties: Annual salary: High 60’s – Low 70’s
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) welcomes applications for a NYS Disaster Mental Health Trainer. The successful candidate will deliver 3-4 pre-established trainings per month to employees in various county agencies and mobile crisis organizations across New York State. Trainings will consist of Psychological First Aid and Disaster Mental Health trainings, Disaster Mental Health Train the Trainer trainings, and Mobile Crises trainings. Travel is required across New York State to deliver training content to all counties.
Other responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
• Communicate back to Project Staff about the mental health needs of those being trained
• Participate in Live Training Exercise in support of the Office of Mental Health Rapid Response Team at the State Preparedness and Training Center
• Engage in content development and building of training curriculum with IDMH staff
Qualifications: Required:
• Masters in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or other mental health related field
• Experience delivering trainings and/or lectures to large audiences and fielding audience questions
• Ability to travel for 2 weeks per month
Preferred:
• Trained in Psychological First Aid and Disaster Mental Health curriculum
• Knowledge of the impact of critical incidents on individuals, groups, and systems
• Ability to tailor training content to various types of audiences
Contact Information: Electronic submissions required. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3628.
Candidates will be required to electronically submit:
• cover letter
• resume
• contact information for three professional references
Please apply by visiting https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2194
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
The Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) seeks to address the diversity of disaster mental health demands in the region, state, nation, and the global community so that all those impacted by disaster and trauma have access to the mental health support they need. To accomplish this goal, IDMH provides leadership to advance the field of disaster mental health and trauma response through training, research, consultation, and service. IDMH works to establish and disseminate best practices in order to ensure that all disaster mental health services are evidence-supported and culturally sensitive.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The College’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.
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Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2194
