Bilingual Community Health Coalition Specialist

Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas is seeking a dedicated Coalition Specialist to engage Cameron County communities in prevention, education, outreach, and coalition-building activities that promote behavioral health and reduce trauma, violence, substance misuse, and other risk factors.

The role focuses on mobilizing partners, developing partnerships and MOUs, conducting needs assessments, and supporting youth and family advisory groups while coordinating referrals to treatment and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent.
• Experience in social services, presenting, networking in the community or schools or at-risk populations preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation; travel required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• TX driver’s license with current liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment of diverse Behavioral Health and Community Safety Coalition, including developing partnerships, MOUs, referral pathways, and communication protocols.
• Support community needs assessments, engage stakeholders, and support development and implementation of measurable strategic plans addressing behavioral health, prevention, resilience, and community safety.
• Conduct community outreach and prevention education focused on behavioral health.
• Support development of youth and family advisory groups and engage youth, families, and community members in prevention, leadership, resilience, and behavioral health promotion activities.
• Conduct behavioral health, trauma, and substance use screenings; identify needs and risk factors; provide referrals and navigation; follow up to connect to treatment and services.

Skills

Public speaking

Networking

Bilingual EN/ES

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or equivalent

Job description

Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas is seeking a dedicated Coalition Specialist to engage Cameron County communities in prevention, education, outreach, and coalition-building activities that promote behavioral health and reduce trauma, violence, substance misuse, and other risk factors.

The role focuses on mobilizing partners, developing partnerships and MOUs, conducting needs assessments, and supporting youth and family advisory groups while coordinating referrals to treatment and