Part-time Mental Health Educator
The part-time mental health educator will be scheduled to speak to classes of middle school and high school students throughout the East Tennessee area.
- 2 positions available in the East TN / Knox County Area
- 1 position available in Northeast Tennessee
- 1 position available in Southeast Tennessee
Essential Job Functions
- Familiarity with program curriculum
- Teaching mental health concepts to students
- Interacting appropriately with students and school staff
- Use 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
- Pick up and drop off materials needed to teach classes
- Appropriately refer students to school counselor or crisis intervention services if needed
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License
- 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 8 am – 3:30 pm). Mental Health Educator must be available for a minimum of two days per week for teaching
Compensation and Benefits
- Hourly pay starting between $16 and $19 an hour dependent on education and experience
- Mileage reimbursement at 62.5 cents per mile
- Paid self-care days and up to an hour per week of paid time toward therapy
- Flexible work schedule
Ideal candidate able and willing to work 2-4 full days (6-7 hours) per week
Interested candidates can submit resumes and cover letters to:
- East TN / Knox County: MH101@mhaet.com
- Northeast TN: casey@mhaet.com
- Southeast TN: sarah@mhaet.com