The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview:

Under the direction of the Health and Wellness Program Manager, the Senior Mental Health Specialist is responsible for addressing mental health focused service provision for newly arrived refugees resettled by the IRC UT office including: implementing mental health screenings and referrals to individual treatment for newly resettled refugees, coordinating intakes to treatment and follow ups to care, consistent care coordination between partner agencies and clients, addressing severe mental health and community mental and emotional wellbeing needs, facilitating staffing meetings with mental health providers and acting as the primary reference point within the IRC office for mental health related activities and concerns. This effort will center on the implementation of the Refugee Health Screener-15 (RHS-15), engaging in psycho-educational support, and facilitating group interventions.

Major Responsibilities:

Coordinate mental health intakes and follow up for all refugees referred to mental health treatment from health screenings

Provide regular reporting to Utah Department Health on initial mental health intakes referred from the health screening, and monthly reports of direct service activities

Coordinate transportation support and bus orientations for clients to and from care providers and groups

Conduct RHS-15 screening at six months and mental health check in at one year post arrival; Coordinate referrals to care as needed

Conduct monthly interagency staffing meetings and serve as liaison between mental health service providers and resettlement staff

Conduct trauma informed care, self-care, and mental health first aid-focused trainings with staff and support staff in identifying and supporting client needs around mental health

Track and analyze mental health screening data; provide recommendations for program improvement

May train and lead the activities of 1-2 mental health interns per semester

Oversee and facilitate mental health focused groups (psychosocial and caregiver support groups, psychoeducation)

Conduct outreach and training on refugee mental health and trauma-informed service provision for refugee populations

Attend monthly advisory coordination meetings, weekly meetings with health team staff, and supervision with Health and Wellness Program Manager

Support overall functioning of health programs, projects and initiatives in tandem with in-office goals addressing health needs

Maintain up-to-date documentation in clients case file to ensure services are properly documented throughout the clients service period; document all services provided in IRCs database, Efforts to Outcomes (ETO).

Follow all policies and protocols of the agency

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor s degree in mental health related field, Psychology or Social Work strongly preferred

Minimum 1-2 years of work experience in mental health; with diverse/refugee population

Familiarity with the local mental health care system and means of accessing care for individuals with low income and on Medicaid

Fluency in written and spoken English, additional knowledge of languages spoken by refugees encouraged and appreciated

Demonstrated ability to work as a team member in varied global environments and contexts

Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and ability to learn and utilize multiple electronic systems

Competency in data management and entry

Skill in understanding and complying by confidentiality guidelines and HIPAA

Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

Commitment to the mission of IRC and the SLC office needs and outcomes

Compensation: ( Pay Range: $24.70 – $27.19 ) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.