[Hiring] Consultant, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention @The Jed Foundation

Role Description

The Consultant, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention (Washington State) is a member of the High School Programs team within JED’s School Programs and Consulting division. This role is an excellent opportunity for experienced student affairs practitioners and/or mental health clinicians who are seeking to utilize their talents in support of Washington State Schools.

• Aid in the creation and implementation of strategic plans for partner high schools supporting student mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention efforts.
• Engage in reviewing school processes, programs, and protocols, and analyze school-specific data to inform strategies and guidance.
• Utilize experience and knowledge of mental health and educational environments in program delivery to school leadership.
• Skilled in relationship management, problem-identification, problem-solving, and resource development.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance in school mental health.
• Report to a Senior Consultant and work collaboratively with the entire JED team.
• Must reside within Washington State, within an easy commuting distance from an airport for travel to partner districts.
• Ability and desire to travel to partner high schools, districts, conferences, and JED headquarters in NYC regularly (up to 30% travel).

Qualifications

• Minimum of master’s level training in education, educational leadership, counseling, psychology, social work, or related field required.
• At least 5-7 years professional experience working within, or in direct partnership with PK-12 schools and school districts.
• Strong technical knowledge of school-based mental health, Social Emotional Learning, suicide prevention, and substance use prevention.
• Deep knowledge of PK-12 school systems and systems-level change.
• Self-driven and results-oriented with a positive outlook and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
• Experience leading, building, and managing secondary education programs.
• Experience in research and evaluation methodology, strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal communication.
• Excellent written communication with experience in drafting report-style formats.
• Excellent presentation skills with experience presenting to large groups.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Experience working with Asana, Salesforce, or other CRM and project management systems strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel to campuses, conferences, and other JED engagements across Washington State, as well as JED headquarters in NYC regularly (30% travel).

Benefits

• Compensation: $72,000 - $104,000 / year.
• This position is made possible through a two-year grant from Pivotal, with a commitment to long-term sustainability.