Regional MHFA Program Leader & Training Strategist

STI; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STI is seeking a Program Manager for the Mental Health First Aid program to lead rural TN regions, coordinate trainings, and mentor instructors across the state. You will develop grant reports, manage data, and create insightful communications for stakeholders.

The role involves outreach to first responders, educators, and healthcare professionals, plus collaboration with public health partners to improve mental health services and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental health topics and passion for promoting mental wellbeing required.
• Advanced experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Current Mental Health First Aid Instructor certification preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication and business grammar skills required.
• REDCap experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Conflict management.
• Ability to handle important matters while maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency with building, updating, and maintaining spreadsheets, presentation software, and working efficiently in multiple databases.
• Utilize effective time management in conjunction with communication to create realistic expectations for others.
• Grant or contract management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Program Manager for the Mental Health First Aid program in rural TN regions and partner agencies.
• Conduct trainings as a certified MHFA Instructor statewide.
• Provide mentorship and support to TDH’s MHFA instructors in assigned regions.
• Develop grant-related progress reports, annual reports, or workplans and provide grant/budget input as requested.
• Assist with maintaining databases and generate status reports as needed.
• Create professional communications and infographics aligning with guidelines.
• Prepare mental health presentations for professional audiences.
• Identify areas for program and process improvement and develop innovative solutions.
• Attend and lead MHFA instructor and partner meetings.
• Conduct outreach to recruit/train target populations (first responders, educators, healthcare professionals).
• Serve as liaison for mental health workgroups and collaborations.
• Assist with ad hoc mental health initiatives as directed.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

MS Office Suite

Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Organizational skills

Written communication

REDCap

Independence

Conflict management

Data management

Time management

Grant/contract management

Tools

REDCap

Job description

STI is seeking a Program Manager for the Mental Health First Aid program to lead rural TN regions, coordinate trainings, and mentor instructors across the state. You will develop grant reports, manage data, and create insightful communications for stakeholders.

The role involves outreach to first responders, educators, and healthcare professionals, plus collaboration with public health partners to improve mental health services and outcomes.