National Mental Health Corps AmeriCorps Volunteer

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all designated evidence-based or evidence-informed mental health trainings provided by the host site or NMHC to ensure preparedness for service activities.
• Attend and actively participate in all required NMHC trainings, meetings, and compliance-related activities.
• Assist in strengthening the host site's mental health outreach and support infrastructure by coordinating and implementing targeted events, special projects, and ongoing programming.
• Aid in planning, coordinating, and delivering local, regional, and statewide mental health initiatives and events, contributing to the implementation of meaningful community-based programming.
• Contribute to grant writing and reporting activities to sustain and expand mental health programming and services.
• Conduct strategic outreach efforts to raise awareness of local mental health services, promote mental wellness, and educate community members on key mental health topics through presentations, workshops, and public engagement.
• Establish, maintain, and nurture collaborative relationships with community mental health organizations and service providers to foster partnerships and create referral pathways.
• Promote host site events, programs, and initiatives through various communication channels, including social media, flyers, press releases, newsletters, and informational sessions, to maximize community participation and awareness.
• Collect, track, and report performance measure data to both the host site and NMHC in alignment with project goals and grant requirements.
• Contribute to ongoing evaluation processes to assess program outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and support the development of evidence around service efficacy.

Qualifications

• Share a passion for National Mental Health Corps’ mission.
• Personal and/or professional knowledge of mental health topics.
• Understanding of mental health issues and available resources.
• Familiarity with mental health resources in the local community and state.
• Positive attitude toward individuals with mental illnesses.
• Passion for reducing the stigma associated with mental health and addiction disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment while consistently maintaining a positive can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with a diplomatic nature.
• Resilience in the face of challenges with a keen ability to problem-solve.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to details and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and meticulously.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills; ability to navigate, work across, and invest multiple stakeholders.
• Desire to work in a healthy, positive, and fun team environment.
• Ability to uphold the highest standards of professionalism by maintaining confidentiality and respecting the privacy of all individuals, in accordance with organizational and legal guidelines.
• Meet the host site’s educational experience requirement.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suites.
• Ability to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Position Details & Benefits

Full-time AmeriCorps Position:

• Complete 1,700 service hours (40 hours per week)
• $21,000 stipend for service, paid biweekly in 22 equal installments
• $7,395 Education Award upon successful completion of service

Service Term Commitment: Full-time positions available for a 10-month commitment (specific dates TBD by Host Site Supervisor). Service term may extend to a maximum of 12 months with NMHC approval.

All applicants must complete the National Mental Health Corps Application

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