Position Function: The Behavioral Health Navigator reports to the Assistant Director of MSU Student Counseling Services and serves in the Division of Student Affairs. The Behavioral Health Navigator will provide assistance to faculty and staff for navigating student mental health needs at the assigned embedded site/s. Salary Grade: 13 Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Provide assistance to faculty and staff regarding student mental health needs 2. Develop content for mental health outreach and training 3. Provide outreach, training, and consultation to faculty and staff at assigned embedded site/s regarding mental health 4. Provide assistance with Student Counseling Services referrals 5. Provide basic assistance with crisis intervention at assigned embedded site 6. Maintain documentation and data regarding consultations, referrals, and training 7. To serve as a liaison with other departments. 8. Attend regularly scheduled Student Counseling Services meetings and training 9. Other duties as assigned. No supervisory responsibility for this position. The above essential duties are representative of major duties of positions in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Focus Education Bachelor's degree Psychology, Social Work, or other Mental Health- related field Experience At least 1 year of experience Practicum/internship in a clinical setting Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in mental health and/or higher education or with college seeking students Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Experience, knowledge, and training in mental health 2. Experience in psycho-educational/outreach programming for non-clinical professionals. 3. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with college aged students. 4. Knowledge of and adherence to ethical standards (i.e. confidentiality, FERPA laws) 5. Motivated to function effectively with the organizational and administrative structure of university counseling services. 6. Value involvement and participation within the Division of Student Affairs. Working Conditions and Physical Effort Requires light lifting of items for outreach events. Nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility with an exception of 2-3 outdoor outreach events each events. Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 10 pounds Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically Instructions for Applying: Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/ Link to apply: https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/listing/ Applicants must apply online at https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/listing/ Please include a cover letter and resume along with the names, addresses, and telephone number of three references. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population. What do I do if I need an accommodation? In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired. Screening Date: Restricted Clause: Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population. What do I do if I need an accommodation? In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.