Mental Health Gatekeeping Training Instructor / AmeriCorps Member
Program: Healthy Minds Alliance- 2022-2023 Program Year
Position: Mental Health Crisis Training Instructor
Reports to: Host Site Supervisor
Healthy Minds Alliance Mission: Healthy Minds Alliance is a community-based approach to the mental health crisis, utilizing evidenced-based gatekeeper programs to train community members on how to prevent, detect and support people with a mental illness.
Purpose of Position: AmeriCorps Members will serve as instructors for host site identified evidence-based/ informed programs, certifying members of the public.
Identified Programs: AmeriCorps Members are trained as instructors in select programs as designated by the specific host site. Programs may include Mental Health First Aid, QPR, SafeTALK or a pre-approved evidence-based/ informed program by Health360.
Responsibilities include:
∙ Participate in designated mental health evidence-based/ informed program instructor training (Date & Location TBD)
∙ Disseminate mental health certification classes in communities
∙ Outreach to local community for course participants, as well as recruit and engage community partners
∙ Market program through press releases, social media and informational sessions
∙ Track each participant certified through pre and post evaluations
∙ Submit evaluations as directed by Health360 and training entity
∙ Advertise courses to the public as designated training site
∙ Establish and foster relationships with community mental health agencies as partners and resources
∙ Serve as a resource to course participants on an ongoing basis
∙ Respect the privacy of course participants, colleagues and others, including the responsibility to protect personal information
∙ Advocate for mental health awareness by promoting the principles of the course whenever possible
∙ Grant writing to support mental health focused activities
∙ Participate in AmeriCorps large service project
∙ Participate in monthly calls held nationally by Health360
∙ Assist host site with ongoing mental health community initiatives and regional events
Experience Preferred:
∙ Personal and/ or professional knowledge of mental health topics
∙ Strong teaching and/ or training skills and experience, especially with adult learners
∙ Understanding of mental health issues and resources
∙ Skills and experience facilitating diverse groups and creating/maintaining a positive, effective learning environment
∙ Knowledge about mental health resources in her/his community and state
∙ Positive attitudes towards individuals with mental illnesses
∙ Enthusiasm for reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and addiction disorders
Details and Benefits include:
∙ Complete a 10-month service commitment, specific dates will be determined by the host site supervisor*
∙ Full-time AmeriCorps position: 1700 service hours – 40 hours per week; 5 holidays, 2.5 personal days off
∙ AmeriCorps members receive a $17,000 stipend for their service – paid biweekly = 22 checks
∙ $6,895 Education Award upon completion of service commitment (1700 service hours)
∙ Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
*Term of service is limited to a maximum of 12 months with approval by Health360.
To submit your resume, please email:
Emily Scanlon
AmeriCorps Specialist
Health360 Inc.
scanlon@health360.org