Mental Health Outreach Coordinator

Myhhhh; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 43,467 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Robust Health Coverage

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Educational Development Support

Wellness Programs

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Outreach Coordinator to promote wellness initiatives in collaboration with various campus partners. This role involves managing case services for students and creating engaging program materials.

The ideal candidate should have a master's degree in a related field, experience in mental health, and ideally be fluent in Spanish. This position offers generous time off, robust health coverage, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a similar field from an accredited university.
• Experience in establishing relationships with stakeholders such as students and employees.
• Demonstrated experience in managing individual cases for mental health needs.
• Fluency in Spanish is highly desired.
• Experience working in a higher education wellness field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within and across departments to plan and execute wellbeing programs.
• Provide resources and training on mindfulness practices.
• Conduct interactive trainings and workshops on mental health topics.
• Provide ongoing individual meetings and group sessions for student support.
• Connect students with on- and off-campus resources.

Job description

Mental Health Outreach Coordinator

Wellness Center

Summary

This position will work as a participating team member in the integrated care model of the UCCS Wellness Center that includes physical health, mental health, nutrition and wellness promotion in collaboration with Campus Recreation. The role assists in the implementation of wellness promotion programs grounded in an integrated and holistic approach to health and wellbeing with a focus on mental health, emotional wellbeing, and skill-building, while also contributing to broader wellness topics as needed. The position will work collaboratively with Recreation and Wellness staff as well as campus partners in promoting a culture of wellbeing for faculty, staff, and students. It also provides case management services for students, connecting them with on campus and off campus resources based on their specific needs. Additionally, the role supports the CARE team as one of the case managers and adheres to the expectations and professional responsibilities of the department, employs the standards, practices, and procedures, and completes UCCS training requirements including HIPAA and FERPA.

Key Responsibilities

Wellness Promotion (50%)

• Collaborates within and across disciplines and departments to plan and execute wellbeing initiatives, programs and events.
• Provides resources and trains faculty, staff and students on resiliency, belonging and mindfulness practices and partners with faculty to implement practices into classroom curriculum.
• Works with a team of students and professionals to develop promotional and educational program materials, and at times may create marketing and social media posts.
• Creates and administers assessment measures for wellness promotion programs and ensures program specific data is collected from Wellness Promotion events.
• Creates, schedules, and delivers interactive trainings, workshops, and classroom presentations on a variety of mental health and wellbeing topics in collaboration with other campus partners.
• Serves as a speaker/consultant on mental health and emotional wellbeing topics, and provides support on additional wellness areas (e.g., sleep, stress management, physical activity, substance use) as needed.
• Leads the promotion, visibility, and campus-wide engagement for the Skills for Optimizing Student Success (SOS) program, serving as the primary point.

Non-Clinical Case Management Services (50%)

• Provides ongoing Skills for Optimizing Student Success (SOS) individual meetings, group sessions, presentations and campus-wide education.
• Collaborates closely with the Dean of Student's Office within the scope of case management duties.
• Attends all Student Support meetings through the CARE team to connect students with on- and off-campus resources.
• Attends the CARE team meeting, as needed, when the Lead Case Manager is unable to attend to help determine if students on the CARE team would benefit from the case manager's support, and then collaborates and coordinate with the Dean of Students' Office to provide the most thorough and effective support possible.
• Attends to referrals from Wellness Center staff to research, find, and connect the best resources that are accessible for our students, including clinical and non-clinical resources.
• Takes self-referrals from UCCS staff and faculty, determines the needs of the community members, and connects them with the appropriate resources and services in the community.
• Carries out needs assessments for each individual case so that an appropriate level of care is determined and planned. This may be carried out solo with interviews, or, if a clinical mental health assessment is needed, in collaboration with the WCMHS clinicians who serve on the CARE team.
• Helps students practice emotion regulation skills, basic assertiveness, and other interpersonal skills to improve accessibility of resources.
• Follows up on referrals to ensure the needs are met and continues working with the case until the established services and resources benefit the individual.

Salary Range

$43,467.00 - $56,000.00 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location

Hybrid Eligible

Benefits at a Glance

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Retirement options available.
• Further Your Education: Twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More: Wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self and additional benefits through CU Advantage.
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Search Timeline

• Priority given to applications submitted by June 28, 2026.
• Potential interview dates: July 6-10, 2026.
• Potential start date: Aug 3, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health Promotion, Public Health, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a similar field from an accredited university is required.
• Experience in a role that includes establishing relationships with key stakeholders such as students, employees, and administrators is required (professional or student experience accepted).
• Demonstrated experience in establishing resources and managing individual cases for mental health needs.
• Fluency in Spanish and ability to provide services to the UCCS community in Spanish is highly desired.
• Post-graduate training and certifications in a mental health or wellness-related field (e.g., QPR, HeartMath, Certified Peer Educator, Health Coach, Mental Health First Aid, or BASICS) are highly desirable.
• Experience working in a higher education wellness field.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Integrity Screening

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program for final candidates for specific appointments. All final candidates for these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.