Bilingual Resource Specialist
NMHA Resource Center
National Mental Health Association Resource Center seeks a Bilingual Resource Specialist (Spanish/English) to respond to inquiries regarding mental health resources and referrals. Candidate must have excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills in Spanish and English languages, strong computer skills, and be patient, mature, able to remain calm while dealing with a variety of callers, detail-oriented, well organized, and a self-starter. BSW or BA degree in psychology, social work or related field strongly preferred. Two years work experience in a mental health setting preferred. Experience with telephone referral or help-line a plus. Please send cover letter/letter of interest, resume and short writing samples (one English, one Spanish) to
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President
National Mental Health Association
NMHA is seeking a new President to manage the country's oldest and
largest nonprofit mental health organization, to work closely with 340
affiliates nationwide, to oversee a staff of 49 and an operating budget
of approximately $7.5 million, and to develop the Association's capacity
to become a symbol of excellence. The new President will serve as the
Association's chief spokesperson and advocate at all opportunities,
functioning as a major policy leader in the Mental Health movement. The
new President will formulate and implement marketing strategies to raise
the profile of the organization including implementing a major branding
campaign that will place the Association at the center of the national
dialogue around mental health.
The Association is seeking a highly
skilled manager who is noted for strategic thinking and brings experience
running an organization comparable in size and scope to NMHA.
Additionally, the candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to and
passion for mental health and human service administration. A college
degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required.
Contact: Bonnie Smith, NMHA, 2001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA
22311. Phone: 703-797-4314; Fax: 703-739-5917; E-mail: (preferred)
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Vice President,
Affiliate Services
NMHA seeks a Vice President for our Affiliate Services Department, which
provides support to more than 340 state and local Mental Health
Association (MHA) affiliates nationwide. Job responsibilities include:
staff management; coordination and delivery of services, training and
technical assistance to the affiliate field; implementation of
affiliate-to-affiliate communication and support programs; strategic
planning; and facilitation of programs to better link affiliates and the
national office. Requirements include similar experience working with
community-based affiliates or chapters of a nonprofit organization;
experience working with community-based organizations involved in
advocacy and public education; supervision experience; BA/BS; and at
least seven yearsà work experience. Experience in the MHA field as a
staff member or volunteer is a big plus. Send resumes to NMHA, Attn: CF
via email:
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Program Director,
Public Education (Youth and Families)
Manages day-to-day operations of national educational and prevention
programs that address the mental health needs of children, youth,
families and college-age adults.
- Develops program plans,
proposals, reports and educational materials in all media.
- Manages relationships with relevant partners.
- Helps disseminate, promote and apply prevention research. Conducts
research on relevant topic areas.
- Provides technical assistance and participates in trainings for
affiliates.
- Liaises with other program and policy staff on integral programs.
- Plans and executes special events and other activities, and performs
other projects as needed.
- Responds to relevant media inquiries, upon request.
- Utilizes cultural competence and health literacy techniques in all
efforts.
Requirements: 3-5 years experience in
consumer health communications, social marketing or public relations a
must. Masters degree in public health, psychology, social work or related
field preferred. Must have thorough understanding and expertise in the
field of prevention. Send resumes to NMHA, Attn: PR via email:
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Project Coordinator,
Affiliate Services
National mental health advocacy organization seeks a highly-organized
project coordinator with excellent customer service skills to respond to
affiliate requests, coordinate projects and meetings, maintain affiliate
information and database, coordinate communications to affiliates, and
provide general administrative support to the department. Requires
excellent communication skills and computer skills in word processing,
spreadsheets, and database maintenance. College degree preferred. Send
resume via e-mail. Attn:CF, Email:
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The National Mental Health Association, a nonprofit organization
addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness, is seeking
undergraduate and graduate students for its internship program. The
program is designed to provide a unique opportunity for students to gain
real-world work experience relevant to their academic and career goals.
Internships are available in various programs and departments. Such as:
Fundraising/Development, NAMHPAC, NCSTAC, Service and Policy Center,
World Federation, Communications/Media and Publications Sales. See the
internship
program section of this web site for more details or to apply online.
Other application options include sending a resume to NMHA/JDS, 2001 N.
Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311, a fax to (703) 684-5968, or an
e-mail
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Bilingual Resource Specialist
NMHA Resource Center
National Mental Health Association Resource Center seeks a Bilingual
Resource Specialist (Spanish/English) to respond to inquiries regarding
mental health resources and referrals. Candidate must have excellent
verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills in Spanish and
English languages, strong computer skills, and be patient, mature, able
to remain calm while dealing with a variety of callers, detail-oriented,
well organized, and a self-starter. BSW or BA degree in
psychology/related field required. Two years work experience in a mental
health setting preferred. Experience with telephone referral or help-line
a plus. Please send cover letter/letter of interest, resume and short
writing samples (one English, one Spanish) to
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