Youth Mental Health Program Specialist; Part-Time

Position Details

Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 27009

For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Jayne Downey
jdowney

The MSU Center for Research in Rural Education (CRRE) seeks a Youth Mental Health Program Specialist to support CRRE related grant projects (e.g., Youth Aware of Mental Health; teen Mental Health First Assistance, etc.). The Program Specialist will manage the delivery and research associated with the CRRE mental health literacy-focused grant programs at multiple sites across Montana and create and maintain communication infrastructure to support participant engagement in the CRRE’s statewide network.

Position Number: 4C2723
Department:
Center for Research on Rural Education
Division:
Office of Research and Economic Development
Job Type: Professional Contract (Term)
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation:
Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE: 0.5 (Part‑time)
Salary: $28,000 to $30,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type: LOA

• Plan, implement, evaluate and report results of evidence‑based mental‑health literacy programs, including YAM, tMHFA and YMHFA in schools and communities.
• Recruit, train, and support instructors, assistants, and school personnel involved in program delivery and implementation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school and community partners, including recruiting participating schools, meeting with school administrators and boards, and collaborating with school personnel to support successful program implementation.
• Collect, manage, and analyze program and research survey data to evaluate outcomes and support continuous program improvement.
• Foster supportive and engaging learning environments for youth by applying strong classroom management, communication, facilitation, and program fidelity practices to ensure high‑quality implementation of evidence‑based programs.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with Montana State University, government agencies, schools, and community organizations to expand access to mental‑health literacy and education programming.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Teacher certification in Montana or equivalent licensure.
• At least 3 years of experience as a K‑12 classroom teacher.
• Demonstrated flexibility, professionalism, and knowledge of youth mental health.
• Demonstrated ability to work with adolescents, schools, and community members.
• Demonstrated professional communication, organizational, and managerial skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software.

• Master’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Knowledge of educational policies and systems particular to Montana.
• Knowledge of rural schools and communities and related educational issues.

• Work independently with minimal supervision as well as contribute and collaborate productively as a member of a team.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with the CRRE team and the public in person, over the phone, and by email.
• Represent CRRE and MSU in a professional and courteous manner.
• Possess demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making.
• Possess the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and information.

Continued employment will be contingent upon continued grant funding.

Travel within Montana will be required.

Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. If successful candidate possesses a valid out‑of‑state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.

Position has no supervisory duties. Salary as specified above. No sponsor eligibility. Physical demands comply with general requirements.

Number of Vacancies : 1
Desired

Start Date:

Upon Completion Of a Successful Search
Position End Date (if Temporary):
Open
Application Period:
Screening of applications will begin on July 22, 2026; applications accepted until an adequate applicant…