School-Based Mental Health Program Coordinator – Turn2Us

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Make a lasting impression on our community at NewYork-Presbyterian and uphold a long-standing commitment to bringing hope, health, and healing to our community with the highest level of performance. Join our dedicated team and help us deliver superior customer service to address childhood mental health needs. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s Turn 2 Us is a collaborative program with local elementary schools, the Pediatric Departments of Columbia and Cornell Universities. , Wei, and the Turn 2 Foundation. It utilizes a social-ecological approach to promote mental health and academic success for children in underserved communities throughout Washington Heights/Inwood, Manhattan and Crown Heights, Brooklyn. It provides targeted interventions for children identified with at risk symptoms or behaviors as well as universal interventions to promote mental health literacy and wellbeing for the entire school community including parents and teachers. School-Based Mental Health Program Coordinator – Turn2Us We seek to hire a full-time program coordinator who will contribute in program development, implementation and evaluation for students, parents and teachers. The Program Coordinator will work under the direction of the Program Manager and in collaboration with physician leads, other coordinators, interns, school staff and community-based organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of equivalent work experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• English/Spanish Bilingual

Nice To Haves

• Interest and/or background in mental health, community health, and public health
• Experience working with school‑aged children and applying knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of curriculum development and implementation
• Experience in health education, including facilitation of train‑the‑trainer sessions
• Experience in classroom teaching, group facilitation, and youth engagement
• Strong background in implementing health promotion programs and managing platforms for dissemination
• Experience providing support to students and staff during challenging or escalated situations.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
• Graduate degree and/or pursuing Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Health or equivalent

Responsibilities

• contribute in program development, implementation and evaluation for students, parents and teachers.
• work under the direction of the Program Manager and in collaboration with physician leads, other coordinators, interns, school staff and community-based organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level