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Health EducatorAgency: Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment: Psychiatry and Behavioral ScienceProposed Minimum Salary: CommensurateJob Location: Bryan, TexasJob Type: StaffJob Description:Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.The Health Educator, under general supervision, implements evidence-based health strategies (YAM Youth Aware of Mental Health), policies, programs, and services for students' 8th grade to 12th grade with school districts, communities and providers across our region in face-to-face environments. Provides health training and guidance. Performs outreach functions on and off campus and supervises student staff, interns, and/or peer educators. Training is provided.This is a state and federally funded position sponsored by the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC). TCMHCC was created by the 86th Texas Legislature to leverage the expertise and capacity of the health-related institutions of higher education to address urgent mental health challenges and improve the mental health care system in this state in relation to children, adolescents, and perinatal women. Texas A&M University is a Health Related Institution (HRI) for the TCMHCC.Responsibilities:Program Development, Implementation, and EvaluationCollaboration and Resource ManagementTraining and SupervisionDocumentation and ReportingOutreachQualifications:Required Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Public Health, Health Promotion, or applicable field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Two years of related experience.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in applicable field in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other specialty related to job functionLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Texas, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.Knowledge of responsibilities and competencies of health education.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to critically review health-related professional literature relevant to collegeAbility to do presentations, workshop trainings, individual behavior change sessions, and small group discussions and facilitations.Why Texas A&M University?We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums12-15 days of annual paid holidaysUp to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each monthAutomatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of TexasHealth and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release timeProfessional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and moreEducational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employeeLiving Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employeesInstructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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