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Grinnell College is seeking a dynamic and collaborative leader to serve as Assistant Director of Mental Health Promotion within our Student Health and Wellness (SHAW) center. This role contributes to an integrated care model within SHAW, combining clinical service delivery with campus-wide programming, assessment, and collaboration. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Health Promotion, this position leads mental health promotion strategies, supervises peer educators, and provides…

consultation to campus partners. The role is responsible for implementing inclusive, evidence-informed approaches that strengthen coping skills, increase mental health literacy, reduce stigma, and support early intervention. Grinnell College is a diverse and globally engaged campus that emphasizes social responsibility, collective equity, and academic excellence. The Assistant Director of Mental Health Promotion is expected to center equity in all aspects of their role and plays a central role in creating a safe, affirming environment at SHAW where students can meet their needs and goals.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate campus-wide wellness initiatives, including workshops, trainings, and prevention campaigns using assessments to show outcome and guide planning
Co-lead the multidisciplinary Wellness Task Force to support strategies that advance individual and community mental well-being
Oversee and support a robust peer education program. This includes recruitment, training, and supervision of Health Promotion Assistants and Sexual Health Information Center peer educators
Work collaboratively with the departments across campus
Develop and sustain strong professional relationships with campus stakeholders, student leaders, and community organizations
Provide consultation and leadership across campus in areas such as, but not limited to, holistic health, burnout prevention, risk reduction strategies, mental wellness, suicide prevention efforts, and social connectedness promotion
Collect and analyze wellness-related data to better understand and assess the needs of Grinnell College campus community
Contribute to SHAW’s development of strategic initiatives
Hold a small clinical caseload which could include on-going individual counseling, triage, care management/consultation, and, if desired, group counseling
Complete diagnoses, treatment plans, and standardized assessments consistent with professional standards
Provide consultation to faculty, staff, and administrators regarding mental health concerns
Maintain timely, accurate, and organized records
Maintain compliance with operational policies and procedures, and applicable ethical and legal standards, including HIPAA and FERPA
Some scheduling flexibility is required. Occasional outreach and programmatic events may require work outside of standard hours

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell College is a top-ranking private liberal arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

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Assistant Director for Mental Health Promotion

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1115 8th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112, USA

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Assistant Director for Mental Health Promotion

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