USU Blanding is seeking applicants for a Mental Health Community Outreach Coordinator (Program Coordinator I) position. Incumbents will work in coordination with the Mental Health Counselor supporting individuals as they develop positive community connections as part of their recovery process. The Mental Health Community Outreach Coordinator will identify resources, build partnerships, and provide support within the community to ensure that each student has access to the mental health services they need.

• Work collaboratively with local organizations providing resources, outreach, and education on mental health.
• Work collaboratively with the NASNTI Tribal Liaison on community outreach and mental health education.
• Build relationships with local community partners to assist in the management and execution of collaborative mental health projects.
• Assist students in applying for services and benefits.
• Support and coordinate efforts with school mental health and advising departments and services.
• Maintain and monitor a database of community partners, mental health service providers, community-based outreach, and engagement activities.
• Coordinate, monitor, and follow up on needed mental health student services.
• Maintain professional and effective relationships with students, faculty, administration, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, public health, or related field.
• Proven ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively, maintain confidentiality, and work independently under general supervision.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with students, family members, school staff, and relevant community organizations.
• Must have the ability to identify community resources and services for students and coordinate the provision of services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of college student behavior and knowledge regarding chemical dependency, mental health, juvenile justice, and other significant youth issues and needs.
• Two (2) years of qualifying experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indian communities, regional tribal history, politics, and Native American/Alaska Native culture.
• Experience working with minority groups, especially Native American and low-income students. Conversant in Navajo Language preferred but not required.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume (to be uploaded during the application process)
2. Cover Letter (to be typed completed during the application process)

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work in an office environment and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. However, in certain instances employees may work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Employees could be exposed to hazardous chemicals.  Employees nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).  Bending and stooping is occasionally required. Employees nearly continuously listen, hear, and talk.

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A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.

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USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

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For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

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*updated 11/2022