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Marshall University
Outreach Coordinator
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What they do
A Community or Political Organizer works to unite citizens around a concern, ranging from reducing environmental pollution to fighting prejudice. Can be involved in organizing and working on political campaigns to advance social goals.
$55,922 / year median in West Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary The Outreach Coordinator is a full-time professional staff member responsible for leading counseling center outreach activities that promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and increase access to services across the Marshall University community. This position works closely with students, faculty, staff, campus partners, and community agencies to strengthen awareness of mental health issues, available resources, and pathways to care. The Coordinator of Outreach also provides direct clinical services and participates in the Counseling Center's clinical operations as part of a collaborative team. University counseling outreach roles commonly combine direct service, campus education, and coordinated outreach efforts. Outreach Responsibilities Develop, coordinate, and deliver outreach programming for students, faculty, staff, and community members. Psychoeducational workshops, awareness events, mental health promotion activities, training, presentations, special events, campus wellness initiatives, tabling events, and collaborative programming with campus and community partners. Promote visibility of Counseling Center services at recruitment events and other university-sponsored activities and work to build strong partnerships that expand access to resources and normalize help-seeking behavior. Assist in writing, editing, and submitting grant proposals to secure funding for mental health initiatives and outreach programming. Use effective networking skills to build and sustain partnerships with community agencies and campus departments to support outreach initiatives and collaborative programming. Essential Clinical Responsibilities Conduct client intake interviews and administer appropriate screening and assessment tools. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with clinical best practices. Provide counseling and psychotherapy services addressing, but not limited to, concerns and mental health diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, cognitive or eating disorders, substance use, personality disorders, trauma, sexual or gender identity, adjustment difficulties, etc. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including notes, assessments, and treatment plans within 48 hours of service. Participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation to provide crisis intervention on campus or in hospitals, supporting students and families during emergencies involving suicide risk, trauma, or other mental health crises. Facilitate referrals to appropriate on
- or off-campus resources for higher levels of care or specialized treatment.
- $58,393
- Salary is commensurate upon education, experience, and equity review Salary Type Salary Time Type Full-Time Work Location MU
- Marshall University Qualifications Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.