What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director for Mental Health Promotion - Grinnell, IA position at Inside Higher Ed?
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.