WS - Mental Health Engagement Specialist - FWS

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Pikeville seeks an entry-level Mental Health Engagement Specialist to support the THRIVE Counseling Center, promote wellness, and coordinate outreach on campus.

You will assist with events, communications, and social media, working with student schedules to promote mental health awareness across campus. The role emphasizes collaboration, listening, and professional conduct in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UPIKE student in good standing.
• Preferred major in Social Work or strong interest in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Promote the importance of mental health awareness on campus – C, CTR, L, P, TW.
• Set up and assist with counseling center activities (e.g., Mental Health Mondays) – TW, P, C.
• Facilitate campus-wide communication via campus groups and approved THRIVE social media – C, T, CTR.
• Create, design, and hang flyers and social media content to promote events – T, C, CTR.
• Attend, participate in, and take notes at monthly student mental health committee meetings – C, P.
• Assist with outreach, planning, and advertising of monthly mental health awareness activities – L, C, CTR] ,
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Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self-Development

Critical Thinking

Community Transformation

Leadership

Technology

Education

UPIKE student in good standing

Social Work major preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Social Media

New Technology

Active Listening

Job description

MENTAL HEALTH ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Division: Support Services Department: Wellbeing/Health

Experience: Entry-level Job Code: TBD

Supervisor/Reports To: Glenna Henson, LPCC

Start Date: 8/24/2026

Support the THRIVE Counseling Center in promoting mental health awareness and coordinating outreach initiatives. Assist in communication, event planning, and committee participation to foster mental wellness on campus.

Responsibilities And Career Competencies

• Promote the importance of mental health awareness on campus – C, CTR, L, P, TW
• Set up and assist with counseling center activities (e.g., Mental Health Mondays) – TW, P, C
• Facilitate campus-wide communication via campus groups and approved THRIVE social media – C, T, CTR
• Create, design, and hang flyers and social media content to promote events – T, C, CTR
• Attend, participate in, and take notes at monthly student mental health committee meetings – C, P
• Assist with outreach, planning, and advertising of monthly mental health awareness activities – L, C, CTR

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self-Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

Education Requirements: Must be a current UPIKE student in good standing. Preferred major in Social Work or strong interest in mental health.

Preferred Skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media & New Technology, attention to detail, strong active listening abilities, public speaking, written & verbal communication, willingness to learn.

Work Schedule: Will work with student schedule.

Physical Demands: Keyboarding, Reaching/handling, Stooping/kneeling, Crouching/crawling, Climbing

Number of Positions: 1

Pay Rate: $8.75/hour

Location: Record 600 and other on/off campus activity locations as directed

Application Notes

Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or admission of students.