Description
Mental Health Outreach Coordinator
Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!
Who We Are
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Mental Health Outreach Coordinator to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.
At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Salary Range: $43.467.00 - $56,000.00 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Work Location: Hybrid Eligible
Benefits at a Glance
At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:
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Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
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Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
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Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
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Further Your Education: Avail twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
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Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary
This position will work as a participating team member in the integrated care model of the UCCS Wellness Center that includes physical health, mental health, nutrition and wellness promotion in collaboration with Campus Recreation. This position will assist in the implementation of wellness promotion programs grounded in an integrated and holistic approach to health and wellbeing with a focus on mental health, emotional wellbeing, and skill-building, while also contributing to broader wellness topics as needed. This position will work collaboratively with Recreation and Wellness staff as well as campus partners in promoting a culture of wellbeing for faculty, staff, and students. This position will also provide case management services for students, connecting them with on campus and off campus resources, based on their specific needs. Additionally, this position will provide support to the CARE team as one of the case managers. Finally, this position will adhere to the expectations and professional responsibilities of the department, employ the standards, practices, and procedures of the department and complete and comply with UCCS training requirements including HIPAA and FERPA.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Wellness promotion (50%)
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Collaborates within and across disciplines and departments to plan and execute wellbeing initiatives, programs and events.
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Provides resources and trains faculty, staff and students on resiliency, belonging and mindfulness practices and partners with faculty to implement practices into classroom curriculum.
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Works with a team of students and professionals to develop promotional and educational program materials, and at times may create marketing, and social media posts.
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Creates and administers assessment measures for wellness promotion programs and ensures program specific data is collected from Wellness Promotion events.
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Creates, schedules, and delivers interactive trainings, workshops, and classroom presentations on a variety of mental health and wellbeing topics in collaboration with other campus partners.
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Serves as a speaker/consultant on mental health and emotional wellbeing topics, and provides support on additional wellness areas (e.g., sleep, stress management, physical activity, substance use) as needed.
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Leads the promotion, visibility, and campus‑wide engagement for the Skills for Optimizing Student Success (SOS) program, serving as the primary point.
Non-clinical case management services (50%)
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Provides ongoing Skills for Optimizing Student Success (SOS) individual meetings, group sessions, presentations and campuswide education.
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Collaborates closely with the Dean of Student’s Office within the scope of case management duties.
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Attends all Student Support meetings through the CARE team to connect students with on- and off-campus resources.
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Attend the CARE team meeting, as needed, when the Lead Case Manager is unable to attend to help determine if students on CARE team would benefit from the case manager’s support. Then collaborate and coordinate with the Dean of Students’ Office, to provide the most thorough and effective support possible.
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Attend to referrals from Wellness Center staff to research, find, and connect the best resources that are accessible for our students. These resources may be clinical in nature (e.g. student is graduating, so they need to find a community clinician they can work with, based on their insurance coverage, clinical needs, financial and transportation needs, etc.); or they may be non-clinical (e.g. connecting the student with TESSA’s legal team, or helping the student find a low-income housing option, etc.).
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Taking self-referrals from UCCS staff and faculty and then determining the needs of the community members and connecting them with the appropriate resources and services in the community.
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Carrying out needs assessments for each individual case so that an appropriate level of care is determined and planned. This may be carried out solo with interviews, or if there is a need for assessment of clinical mental health condition, in collaboration with the WCMHS clinicians who serve on the CARE team.
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If there is a need, helping students practice emotion regulation skills, basic assertiveness, and other interpersonal skills to be able to improve accessibility of resources.
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Once the referrals are made, following up with each case to make sure the needs are met; if not, continuing to work with the case until the established services and the resources start to benefit the individual.
Tentative Search Timeline
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Priority will be given to applications submitted by: June 28, 2026.
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Potential interview dates: July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026.
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Potential start date: Aug 3, 2026.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Special Instructions to Applicants: • Applications submitted by June/28/2026 will receive full consideration. • Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 40166). • Official transcripts will be required upon hire. • Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information.
If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or
[email protected]. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. This position does not include new visa sponsorship for individuals outside the U.S. Candidates must already be in the United States with valid work authorization or an employment-based visa. The university will not initiate sponsorship for those who do not currently hold a U.S. work visa or authorization. If you already have valid U.S. work authorization or are on a visa that permits employment, we welcome your application. Applicants should either reside in Colorado or be prepared to relocate within two months of starting employment. We’re excited to welcome new team members and will provide support and resources to help make your transition to Colorado as smooth as possible.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV
Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.
