QMHP - Community Educator & Outreach Specialist

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience (including licensure and certification):

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field from a four-year college or university.
• Master’s degree in counseling, sociology, human growth and development, psychology, or nursing and licensure in the behavioral health field (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) preferred.
• Must have at least 1 year of related work experience in the behavioral health field.
• Experience in behavioral health community outreach or education preferred.
• Experience in marketing or customer service in the medical or behavioral health field preferred.
• Experience in public speaking and presentations preferred.
• Certified Youth and Adult MHFA Instructor preferred.
• Ability to acquire and maintain certification including additional modules in MHFA curriculum (Adult/Youth/Teen).

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Knowledge of childhood development and mental health diagnoses affecting individuals.
• Knowledge of mental health and emotional components.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care including cultural sensitivity and person-centered principles in all areas of service delivery and the ability to implement trauma-informed practices within scope of work.
• Knowledge of the social services and educational systems.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, communities served, and the educational system using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
• Ability to communicate efficiently, write clearly and professionally, and read and interpret documents and data.
• Ability to think clearly and logically to effectively handle potentially aggressive behaviors and emotional disturbances in a positive manner.
• Ability and skills to utilize logic and reason to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively within a comprehensive treatment team.
• Ability to proficiently utilize the computer including Microsoft Office to effectively and efficiently complete assigned tasks;
• Ability to demonstrate high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and personal integrity.