Coordinator of Mental Health Promotion Job at Stony Brook Medicine in Stony Broo

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Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume) :

Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three (3) years of full time related work experience in conducting mental health promotion, education or outreach and / or suicide prevention training (student experience may be considered). Experience working with a college or university population or with emerging adults.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Public Health, Higher Education, Social Work or related field. Additional years (4+) of full time related work experience in conducting mental health promotion, education or outreach and / or suicide prevention training (student experience may be considered). Experience leading peer education programs, including curriculum development, training, or supervising peer educators. CHES or CPH certification.

Brief Description of Duties :

The Coordinator of Mental Health Promotion will use a data-driven and evidence-informed approach to deliver comprehensive outreach and intervention programs aimed at reducing the risks associated with suicide, increasing protective factors associated with positive mental health, and promoting overall wellness among students. This role encompasses population-level and individual-level outreach, peer education and supervision, collaboration with campus and community partners, and professional development.

The incumbent plays a crucial role as a team member within the overall campus health and wellness departments. In this capacity, they collaborate with colleagues across various units to enhance the effectiveness and integration of health, wellness, and prevention services. This includes actively participating in divisional meetings, sharing insights, and contributing to collaborative decision-making processes. The incumbent fosters a cooperative and supportive environment, ensuring seamless teamwork and alignment with the shared goals and objectives of campus health and wellness initiatives. This position may be required to provide support in other areas of student health, wellness, and prevention services, as needed.

Coordinating and conducting the QPR bystander intervention training program.

Coordinate and conduct mental health focused screenings to identify high-risk students and refer them to resources, including but not limited to training student assistants, peer educators and professional staff on implementing screening tools and providing tailored interventions.

Overseeing a cohort(s) of healthy screen use, mental health promotion and suicide prevention focused on interns, including organizing their outreach schedule, hosting weekly team meetings and providing training on best practices around health education and outreach in a college setting.

Extensive collaboration with the members of the CPO team to ensure departmental goals and initiatives are met including conducting non-mental health / suicide prevention focused bystander trainings, workshops and events. Collaborations will also focus on weaving mental health and other topics to educate students on the connections between the different dimensions of wellness.

Participates in opportunities that promote their learning, growth, and development (i.e., classes, training, committees, webinars).

Special Notes :

This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

Salary : $64,000-$67,000 + $4,000 Location Pay = $68,000-$71,000 Total Compensation

In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $4000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.

Essential Position : This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work / remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Resume / CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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