Indigenous Mental Health Program Lead

MICOP; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MICOP is seeking a Program Manager in Santa Maria, CA to lead outreach, workshops, referrals and follow-up activities conducted by the BWell Navigators, supervise staff, and manage program data and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a BA/AA in psychology or related field or relevant experience in mental health; bilingual Spanish-English; strong communication and leadership skills; and ability to travel and work with indigenous families.

Qualifications

• BA in Psychology or related humanities degree, AA in Psychology or related humanities degree OR experience in the mental health sector.
• Minimum two years’ of previous data collection experience.
• Experience supervising and managing a professional team.
• Direct experience working with Mixteco/ Indigenous families and/or the community.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand the mental health system in Santa Barbara County.
• Coordinate the work and communicate with the BWellness Department within Santa Barbara County.
• Coordinate all project activities.
• Oversee the work of Indigenous BWell Navigators and ensure the activities are executed.
• Create outreach plans for promotoras.
• Create flyers/brochures and update them as needed.
• Coordinate and facilitate monthly meetings, training, on mental health topics for the BWell Navigators.
• Support BWell Navigators in doing outreach and workshops, as needed.
• Support BWell Navigators in referral services to outside agencies and organizations (case management).
• Plan space requirements, request the use of facilities for workshops and meetings.
• Fulfill reporting requirements for project grantors.
• Manage data-input for the project.
• Track activities and success stories.
• Represent MICOP at quarterly grantee meetings.
• Responsible for the selection, training and supervision and management of the BWell Navigators, as needed.
• Support active involvement of clients and their families in treatment, recovery and policy development.
• Disseminate publications and information about behavioral health resources to the community.
• Host workshops on identifying risk factors and increasing protective factors against mental health disorders.
• Refer individuals to mental health and other necessary services as needed and track the number of referrals made and the number of individuals who engaged in services.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Public speaking

MS Office Suite

Google Workspace

Publisher

Canva

Data platforms

Team supervision

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related humanities

AA in Psychology or related humanities

Experience in the mental health sector

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Publisher

Canva

Social Media management

Job description

MICOP is seeking a Program Manager in Santa Maria, CA to lead outreach, workshops, referrals and follow-up activities conducted by the BWell Navigators, supervise staff, and manage program data and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a BA/AA in psychology or related field or relevant experience in mental health; bilingual Spanish-English; strong communication and leadership skills; and ability to travel and work with indigenous families.