East Regional Director
The full-time East Regional Director, located in Knoxville, will establish, coordinate, and maintain program operations in Knoxville and the surrounding counties. The Director will be responsible for agency networking, community building, local program development and implementation. The Director will assist with classroom instruction of the Mental Health 101 program in area elementary, middle, and high schools, including reporting, training, and other outreach.
Essential Job Functions
- Overall operations of the Mental Health 101 program in the East Region (Knoxville and surrounding counties)
- Community networking and building (coalitions, council meeting participation, etc.)
- Program implementation
- Classroom instruction (Mental Health 101)
- Staff recruitment, training, and supervision
- School communications
- Reporting
- Young adult outreach and training, including community presentations
- Curriculum development
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance with active coverage on any vehicle driven for work
- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in public health, health education, social work, or similar fields
- Experience supervising a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience organizing community and public events, meetings
- Experience with public speaking
- Successful completion of a criminal background check
Pay: $40,000/year
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate
- 15 paid vacation days per year, 20 at 5 years employment
- 12 guaranteed paid holidays per year
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Group Life and Disability
- Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness
- Longevity pay after 3 years of employment
Applications without resume and cover letter will not be considered. Regional travel is expected. Submit cover letter and resume to casey@mhaet.com.




