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Program: Healthy Minds Alliance AmeriCorps Program
Position: Mental Health Training Instructor
Reports to: Cascadia Health
About Us:
Healthy Minds Alliance is on a mission to tackle the mental health crisis through community-driven support and education. By utilizing evidence-based gatekeeper programs, we empower individuals to prevent, detect, and address mental health challenges. Join us as a key part of this initiative and help foster a culture of mental health awareness and support.
Your Mission:
As an AmeriCorps Member, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming mental health education at the University of Miami. With a diverse community of 19,000 students and 18,000 faculty/staff, you'll help deliver impactful training programs and outreach initiatives that address the increasing mental health needs of college students.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver Mental Health First Aid and QPR trainings across UM campuses.
- Participate in specialized mental health instructor training (Dates & Location TBD).
- Collaborate with the UM Counseling Center to enhance existing outreach programs, including awareness day events and programming on suicide prevention, self-care, anxiety, and depression.
- Design and implement creative mental health initiatives tailored to the student body’s needs.
- Recruit, engage, and train faculty, staff, and students in mental health education programs.
- Promote programs through press releases, social media, and community events.
- Monitor and evaluate participant progress and program success.
- Build partnerships with local mental health agencies to strengthen community resources.
- Assist with grant writing and other efforts to support ongoing mental health initiatives.
- Participate in AmeriCorps national service projects and Health360 regional events.
What We’re Looking For:
- Personal or professional experience with mental health advocacy.
- Strong teaching and facilitation skills, particularly with adult learners.
- Enthusiasm for reducing mental health stigma and fostering supportive environments.
- Experience working with diverse groups and creating engaging learning experiences.
- Familiarity with local mental health resources and a commitment to community impact.
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Perks and Benefits:
- Full-time AmeriCorps position (10 months; 40 hours/week).
- $21,250 stipend (paid biweekly in 22 installments).
- $7,395 Education Award upon completion.
- Loan forbearance and Member Assistance Program access.
- 5 holidays and 2.5 personal days.
- Opportunity to be part of a transformative mental health movement.
How to Apply:
Please email Recruitment Specialist Imani Tolbert with your resume for directions on how to apply.
Email: tolbert@health360.org.
Join Us:
Be part of a team that’s reshaping mental health education and support. Together, we can create a future where mental health resources are accessible, impactful, and stigma-free.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you aware that this position requires a full time (40 hours per week) 10 month service commitment? Are you able to make that commitment at this time? Please note, if you do not answer this question we will not move forward with your application
- Are you aware that this position is NOT employment but a year of paid national AmeriCorps service with a living stipend? Please note, if you do not answer this question we will not move forward with your application
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22,000
