Mental Health Training Instructor - NAMI Prince William

AmeriCorps; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Allowance

Childcare assistance

Living Allowance

Education award upon completion

Stipend

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Training Instructor for the NAMI Prince William program in Virginia. You will help expand Mental Health First Aid and other evidence-based trainings, delivering seminars, workshops, and community outreach to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and connect participants with local resources.

The role emphasizes hands-on public health experience, collaboration with partners, and commitment to building healthier communities through education and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• As an AmeriCorps Volunteer, support mental health education and awareness in communities.
• Lead outreach, presentations, workshops, and events to reduce stigma and connect people with resources.

Skills

Youth Development

Recruitment

Communications

Community Organization

Teaching/Tutoring

Counseling

Education

Some college

Job description

The National Mental Health Corps is a national mental health workforce development program that engages universities, school districts, health care systems, and other community-based organizations across the nation to support widespread implementation of evidence-based mental health-focused gatekeeper trainings, including Mental Health First Aid, QPR, and SafeTALK. There is a sense of urgency across the country to improve awareness, recognition, and the ability to respond to the needs of those experiencing symptoms of mental illness. These gatekeeper trainings and programs provide communities with the tools to better respond to mental health care needs. AmeriCorps volunteers improve their host site’s capacity to address mental health needs in their community through service. During their one-year service term, AmeriCorps volunteers are trained as instructors in an identified gatekeeper training and provide certification classes for community members.

Member Duties

As a National Mental Health Corps AmeriCorps Volunteer, you'll help bring mental health education, awareness, and support directly into the community. Volunteers will play a key role in expanding Mental Health First Aid and other evidence-based mental health initiatives, helping individuals gain the knowledge and skills to recognize mental health challenges and support those around them. Through community outreach, presentations, workshops, and special events, members will work to reduce stigma, promote mental wellness, and connect people with local resources. Members will collaborate with community organizations, health providers, and local partners to strengthen mental health support systems while gaining hands‑on experience in public health, program development, community engagement, and mental health advocacy. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while helping build healthier, more resilient communities.

Program Benefits

• Relocation Allowance
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Living Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Stipend
• Training

Terms

• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Car recommended

Service Areas

• Education
• Children/Youth
• Community Outreach

Skills

• Youth Development
• Recruitment
• Communications
• Community Organization
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Counseling

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Mental Health Training Instructor - NAMI Prince William

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2026 - 07/31/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

VIRGINIA

Languages

Spanish

Accepting Applications

From 08/01/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact

Jackie Nickolas

5 Commerce Rd

Newtown CT 06470

8608740848

[e-mail]

https://www.nationalmentalhealthcorps.org/