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Job Title
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Mental Health Coach
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Classification
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Health Educator
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AutoReqId
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552623
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Department
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Student Health and Counseling
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Division
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Vice President, Student Affairs Office
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Salary Range
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Classification Range $5,549 - $8,083 per month
(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $5,549 - $6,183 per month)
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Appointment Type
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Ongoing
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Time Base
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Full Time
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Work Schedule
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Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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About CSUF
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Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.
We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.
As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.
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Job Summary
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It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About the Position:
The Student Health and Counseling Center strives to support students in achieving their academic, professional, and personal goals. Maintaining an optimal level of wellness is crucial for living a higher quality life and reaching your highest potential. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Mental Health Coach (Health Educator). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is a large, urban, multi-disciplinary university counseling center that prioritizes work-life balance, professional development, and collaborative practices. CAPS operates in alignment with the university calendar, focusing on student-centered activities during the semester and professional development and administrative tasks during breaks. CAPS aims to be recognized as a department that is empathic, respectful, and supportive, providing students with timely access to high-quality mental health care, prevention, education, and intervention.
Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the Mental Health Coach is responsible for developing, implementing, providing, and evaluating mental health education programs and initiatives that promote the overall mental health of students within the university community. Involves providing education to students individually, in group formats, and through outreach events. The Mental Health Coach collaborates with providers from CAPS, TitanHealth, TitanMed, TitanWell, and campus partners to deliver student mental health education and promote campus policy, systems, and environmental changes to support student wellness. The Mental Health Coach designs, develops, and implements evidence-based mental health education programs tailored to the university community's needs and interests. Other duties as assigned.
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Essential Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in an approved program in health education, social work, social sciences, nursing or a similar field and two years or the equivalent of progressively responsible health education experience which indicates possession of the required knowledge and abilities. Possession of a California license as a registered nurse and one year of experience which included responsibility in a major aspect of health education is one of several experience patterns which will be considered equivalent to graduation from a four-year college in a related field. Two years or the equivalent of progressively responsible health education experience which indicates possession of the required knowledge and abilities. An American Public Health Association approved master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health with an emphasis on health education, Health Science or Public Health Administration may be substituted for one year of health education experience.
Thorough knowledge of program planning and evaluation. General knowledge of, or the ability to learn quickly, current, and emerging college age student health problems and existing methods of intervention and control. General knowledge of audio and visual education materials, as well as a working knowledge of the principles of educational and social psychology and how they apply to a health education program. Ability to assess needs and establish or recommend program priorities and develop goals to achieve these. Ability to plan, organize, and implement a variety of health education activities. Ability to develop educational materials and media such as pamphlets and video tapes. Ability to present ideas accurately, effectively, and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, students, medical and health professionals, representatives of the news media, and other community groups. Ability to plan, organize and conduct discussion sessions, workshops, and other health education programs. Ability to collect, compile, chart, and analyze data pertinent to health education program planning and apply it to develop logical program suggestions.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
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Preferred Qualifications
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With a proven ability to work with college-age students, has successfully overseen student education programs, demonstrating a thorough understanding of health education theories, research, and program assessment. Their general knowledge of current and emerging college-age student health problems allows for effective assessment. They possess expertise in designing and implementing surveys and assessment tools, coupled with the ability to analyze and report on collected data.
Adept at establishing working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administrators across campus divisions. Leverages technology such as computers, tablets, and statistical analysis software for data analysis and online surveys. Has excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, complemented by proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health with an emphasis on health education, Health Education, Health Science, Public Health Administration, Human Services, a mental health-related field, or equivalent is highly preferred. Holds a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES® or MCHES®) certification and has over two years of experience overseeing peer education programming and developing peer-to-peer curriculum. Proficiency in statistical software and analysis of raw survey data, along with experience working with grants and report writing.
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License/Certifications
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A valid California driver’s license.
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Special Working Conditions
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Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator
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Additional Information
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California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).
Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
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Hiring Preference
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On-Campus CSUEU Employees
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