Behavioral Health Education Teacher and Liaison
About The Position
Mount Marty University (MMU), in partnership with the Yankton School District, seeks a Behavioral Health Education Teacher and Liaison to advance the Yankton's BEST initiative, which is a grant-funded initiative from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the US department of Health and Human Services. The actual start date for this position is flexible, however, the grant has currently started, and applicants should be prepared to start full-time by June 2026. Yankton's BEST is an initiative designed to create a local behavioral health pathway by introducing middle and high school students to foundational coursework, hands-on simulation experiences, and guided exposure to community partners to increase youth engagement. The project expands early college opportunities (concurrent/dual-credit), trains students and educators in Mental Health First Aid, and coordinates internships and experiential learning. The position helps align secondary and postsecondary efforts to increase awareness of and entry into behavioral health education and careers. Within the parameters of the grant, there is intentional flexibility for the selected candidate to help shape the final configuration of duties in collaboration with MMU, Yankton High School, and partner agencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a closely related field required.
- Master's degree in a behavioral sciences area (e.g., Counseling, Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field) required.
- Demonstrated skill in partnership-building, classroom instruction, organization, and communication.
Nice To Haves
- Credentials and/or experience suitable for teaching in both secondary and postsecondary environments preferred.
- Experience as a certificated K12 teacher, with current credentials, preferred.
- Experience as a certificated school counselor, with current credentials, preferred.
- Credentials in Mental Health First Aid are preferred, and will be required during the grant life. Training and resources will be provided.
- Successful completion of the Praxis 5391 content exam preferred, or willingness to complete it within the first year of employment. Resources, if necessary, will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Teach a concurrent, dual-credit psychology course (PSY 101) onsite at Yankton High School every school day during the fall semester.
- Teach and/or coordinate additional behavioral science offerings, align syllabi, outcomes, and assessments across secondary and postsecondary settings.
- Liaise with community partners (e.g., Avera Sacred Heart, Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health) to coordinate experiential learning, site visits, and internship pathways.
- Support Mental Health First Aid implementation and Project Success activities with students and staff.
- Collaborate with MMU's simulation lab and faculty to design and deliver behavioral health simulations.
- Maintain documentation for grant compliance, contribute to progress reports, and assist with basic program evaluation tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
