Community Mental Health Worker

Morehouse School of Medicine; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, invites applications for a Community Mental Health Worker to join the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The role supports a youth mental health program and is aimed at advancing mental health equity.

The successful candidate should be community-oriented with a commitment to serving underserved populations. Education required is a medical degree; prior youth experience is preferred. This is a non-faculty, full-time appointment.

Qualifications

• Education: Medical Degree from a fully accredited college or university.
• Experience in youth settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver mental health programming.
• Evaluate mental health programming.
• Engage in program development and evaluation, outreach activities, and awareness building re: mental health.
• Participate in community awareness and outreach events.
• Contribution to scholarly activities.

Education

Medical Degree from a fully accredited college or university

Job description

Employment Conditions

Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.

Position Information

• Position Title: Community Mental Health Worker
• Position Type: Non-Faculty
• Number of vacancies: 1
• Salary: $51, 000
• Posting Number: NONAC3762
• Department: Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes

About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

MSM Mission

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;
• With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Morehouse School of Medicine is seeking a community mental health worker to be part of a youth mental health program. The successful candidate should be community-oriented with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to the advancement of mental health equity.

General Responsibilities

• Engage in program development and evaluation, outreach activities, and awareness building re: mental health.
• Reports to: Direct Report – Dr. Sarah Vinson, Director of Beloved Grant;
• Skip-Level Report – Department Chairperson

Job Duties

• Develop and deliver mental health programming.
• Evaluate mental health programming.
• Participate in community awareness and outreach events.
• Contribution to scholarly activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Medical Degree from a fully accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a youth setting.

EEO Statement

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements: It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are encouraged to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Contact Information

Morehouse School of Medicine
720 Westview Drive
Atlanta, GA 30310
404-752-1500

Partner Site(s)

Morehouse Healthcare