Coordinator, Special Programs - Youth Aware Of Mental Health Program / Psychiatry

UTHealth Houston Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is hiring a Coordinator, Special Programs to support the Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) Program. The Coordinator is part of a team that will visit schools to administer evidence-based programs to students in the classroom setting. The 5-interactive mental health promotion program sessions geared towards suicide prevention will encourage discussion and participation, provide increased knowledge and awareness of mental health in adolescents, and help develop problem-solving skills and emotional intelligence.

Position Type: Full Time / Salaried / Non-Exempt

Location: Houston, TX 77054

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Plus many more!
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Resources for child and elder care
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs

Position Summary:

Oversees and coordinates all phases and activities of a particular program(s) in areas including but not limited to; community relations, research or student recruitment programs.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Certification/Skills:

Excellent written and verbal skills.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant work experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

Two years of related experience.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.