Mental Health Prevention Coordinator: Schools & Impact

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

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