Mental Health First Aid Instructor - On Call

University of North Texas at Dallas; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas at Dallas is seeking a Mental Health First Aid Instructor on call to deliver training programs effectively. This role requires a strong knowledge of the MHFA curriculum, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage training logistics.

Responsibilities include promoting training events and collecting participant data. A Mental Health First Aid instructor certificate is needed. The position typically requires working on weekdays or weekends based on necessity.

Qualifications

• Mental Health First Aid instructor certificate is mandatory.
• Knowledge of the MHFA curriculum is essential.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and oral forms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the MHFA curriculum to participants.
• Assist with training logistics such as scheduling.
• Promote the training event in the community.

Skills

Mental Health First Aid instructor certificate

Knowledge of the MHFA curriculum

Communication in writing

Oral communication skills

Customer service skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

Planning and organizing ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, public health, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job Title

Mental Health First Aid Instructor – On Call

Position Overview

Deliver the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) curriculum to participants consistent with best practices and coordinate training logistics, including training materials and registration.

Department Summary

This grant‑funded position is part of the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology. The HOPE grant, a five‑year (2022‑2027) federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), focuses on providing MHFA training to a large audience so they can recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness and identify community resources. The trainer will coordinate and deliver the training programs to target populations consistent with best practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Mental Health First Aid instructor certificate.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Proficiency in keeping complex records, assembling and organizing data, and preparing reports from such records.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work of others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the MHFA curriculum.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Excellent customer service skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks independently.
• Responsible, reliable, and punctual.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, public health, or another related field.

Required Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications

• Mental Health First Aid instructor certificate.

Job Duties

• Deliver the MHFA curriculum to participants.
• Assist with training logistics such as scheduling sessions and registering participants.
• Promote the training event in the community.
• Collect participant data during the sessions.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving oneself in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Sedentary work primarily involving sitting or standing.
• Repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Weekdays or weekends based on need.

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent– discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.