Mental Health Prevention Coordinator

New-Directions-Northwest; Baker City (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Northwest in Baker City, Oregon, is seeking a Mental Health Prevention Coordinator to deliver prevention and promotion services across Baker County and support Oregon Health Authority funded initiatives.

The role requires collaboration with schools and community partners, delivery of evidence-based curricula in schools and community settings, coordination of events and trainings, and active participation in local coalitions, with emphasis on grant reporting and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of prevention programming, suicide prevention, and youth behavioral-health systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to travel throughout Baker County.
• Must pass background check under OAR 407-007-0200 to 407-007-0370

Responsibilities

• Provides Mental Health Prevention and Promotion services throughout Baker County in alignment with OHA-approved prevention grant objectives.
• Delivers evidence-based, state-approved mental health and suicide prevention curricula in schools and community settings.
• Coordinates and participates in community education events, workshops, and trainings (e.g., suicide prevention, mental wellness, stigma reduction).
• Assists with planning and delivery of suicide prevention trainings (e.g., QPR) as scheduled.
• Serves as an active member of the Baker County Safe Communities Coalition.
• Leads the Baker County Suicide Prevention and Postvention Committee.
• Participates in additional community coalitions and committees as assigned.
• Collaborates with schools, public health, community organizations, and local partners to promote mental health and prevention strategies.
• Assists with prevention grant applications, annual budgets, and work plans as required by OHA.
• Tracks prevention activities, outputs, and outcomes to meet grant deliverables.
• Completes and submits all required state reports accurately and timely.
• Maintains documentation and data required for audits, monitoring, and site reviews.
• Maintains professional, respectful, and collaborative communication with clients, families, schools, community partners, and internal teams.
• Works effectively as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Represents the agency positively in the community.
• Adheres to agency policies, procedures, and ethical standards at all times.
• Regular in-person attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule; adjusts schedule as required to meet school and community needs.
• Requests vacation and personal time at least 30 days in advance.
• Submits accurate timecards by Friday EOD each pay period.
• Takes all required meal and rest breaks in compliance with BOLI OAR 839-020.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Position Summary

This role position provides Mental Health Prevention and Promotion services across Baker County.

The position supports community-wide prevention efforts funded through Oregon Health Authority (OHA) grants.

The role requires strong collaboration with schools, providers, and community partners, as well as strict adherence to documentation, grant reporting, and regulatory standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

I. Mental Health Prevention Coordinator

A. Prevention & Promotion Programming

• Provides Mental Health Prevention and Promotion services throughout Baker County in alignment with OHA-approved prevention grant objectives.

• Delivers evidence-based, state-approved mental health and suicide prevention curricula in schools and community settings.

• Coordinates and participates in community education events, workshops, and trainings (e.g., suicide prevention, mental wellness, stigma reduction).

• Assists with planning and delivery of suicide prevention trainings (e.g., QPR) as scheduled.

B. Community Collaboration & Coalition Participation

• Serves as an active member of the Baker County Safe Communities Coalition.

• Leads the Baker County Suicide Prevention and Postvention Committee.

• Participates in additional community coalitions and committees as assigned.

• Collaborates with schools, public health, community organizations, and local partners to promote mental health and prevention strategies.

C. Grant Administration & Reporting

• Assists with or completes prevention grant applications, annual budgets, and work plans as required by OHA.

• Tracks prevention activities, outputs, and outcomes to meet grant deliverables.

• Completes and submits all required state reports accurately and timely.

• Maintains documentation and data required for audits, monitoring, and site reviews.

III. Professional Conduct & Teamwork

• Maintains professional, respectful, and collaborative communication with clients, families, schools, community partners, and internal teams.

• Works effectively as part of multidisciplinary teams.

• Represents the agency positively in the community.

• Adheres to agency policies, procedures, and ethical standards at all times.

IV. Attendance & BOLI Compliance

• Regular in-person attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Adheres to assigned work schedule; adjusts schedule as required to meet school and community needs.

• Requests vacation and personal time at least 30 days in advance.

• Submits accurate timecards by Friday EOD each pay period.

• Takes all required meal and rest breaks in compliance with BOLI OAR 839-020.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field (Master's degree preferred).

• Knowledge of prevention programming, suicide prevention, and youth behavioral-health systems.

• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to travel throughout Baker County.

• Must pass background check under OAR 407-007-0200 to 407-007-0370

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering school-based prevention curricula.

• Grant reporting or data tracking experience.

• Familiarity with rural/frontier community behavioral-health systems.

About the Organization

New Directions Northwest specialises in helping people with alcohol, drug and gambling addictions, mental health, developmental disabilities and prevention services to individuals from Baker County, and throughout the state of Oregon. Serving Baker County since 1967.

This position is currently accepting applications.