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Mental Health Crisis Training Instructor - AmeriCorps Position

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Program: Healthy Minds Alliance AmeriCorps Program
Position: Mental Health Training Instructor
Reports to: The University of Miami Counseling Center

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 copy and paste this link into your browser to apply, https://health360inc.my.site.com/s/americorps-guest-application. Ensure you select "University of Miami" as the organization.

Please note that your application will only be reviewed on our external application. Please complete the entire application by clicking the link above to be considered for this position.

For questions, contact Julia Puzone at puzone@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.