Health Educator (TCHATT)

Under general supervision, responsible for recommending and implementing health education programs designed to increase awareness and knowledge related to the improvement of an individual, family or community basis.

This is a grant 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 and adolescents. TCHATT (Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine), is one initiative of the TCMHCC and is designed to partner with school districts to provide mental and behavioral health care access to all students in the state of Texas.

Job requires travel to 35 counties covered by TCHATT.

• Plans, organizes and attends community events including health fair presentations and other small group educational activities.
• Assists in preparation of educational activities as needed for community and educational events.
• Collaborates with research faculty and staff in community-based research projects recruiting participants and providing services and education.
• Performs fieldwork recruiting participants, collecting data, and maintaining database.
• Networks with community-serving organizations and clinics to promote partnerships.
• Facilitates Youth Aware of Mental Health trainings in schools.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Keeps abreast of changes in health care technology and shifts in health care emphasis to maintain timeliness and relevance of health education programs.
• Ability to connect with individuals, groups and stakeholders and gain trust in order to foster sharing and learning.
• Meticulous planning and organizational skills while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in related field is required.