Employment

The part-time mental health educator will be scheduled to speak to elementary, middle, and high school students throughout the East Tennessee area.  Positions are being filled in Northeast (Tri-cities), East (Knoxville-area), and Southeast (Chattanooga-area). See below for application information for each region.

Pay: $17.50-$19.50/hour dependent on experience and qualifications

Expected start date is August 2026

Essential Job Functions

• Familiarity with program curriculum 
• Teaching mental health concepts to students 
• Interacting appropriately with students and school staff 
• Using PowerPoint slides and activities to engage students 
• Administering pre-test, post-test, and other evaluation components to students and school staff 
• Providing schedule of availability to supervisor    
• Picking up and dropping off materials needed to teach classes
• Appropriately referring students to school counselor or crisis intervention services as needed 

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License  
• Proof of insurance with active coverage on any vehicle driven for work 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, in a mental health or social services field preferred  
• Associate’s degree required or in progress of completing Bachelor’s degree in relevant field 
• Experience and comfort with public speaking or education  
• Experience working with children and youth 
• Knowledge of mental illnesses and other mental health topics and ability to discuss and explain them to all ages of students 
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to schools in East Tennessee 
• Successful completion of a criminal background check 
• Participation in curriculum training program 
• Availability for assignments typically lasting the entire school day (a typical school day usually lasts from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm). Mental Health Educator must be available for a minimum of two days per week for teaching. 

Other Notes on the Position

Hours determinate on school scheduling; Average length of work day is 6-7 hours. Preferred candidate would be available 2-4 days a week. Average hours per week is 15-20 hours/week during the school year. Work over the summer is not required and may not be available.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the program.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time for mental health treatment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Meal reimbursement for out-of-region travel

Submit resume and cover letter to:

• Northeast: casey@mhaet.com
• East: maria@mhaet.com
• Southeast: jay@mhaet.com 

Mental Health Association of East Tennessee, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.