Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

Community Health Educator I, Mental Health

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

part-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Tennessee

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Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

ReactUnity

About the role

  • Provides mental health education outreach program activities for large participant groups in identified counties throughout Tennessee and surrounding areas
  • Presents health information to patients, families, or community groups to promote healthy lifestyle decisions and chronic disease management
  • Responsible for management of challenging group dynamics and large group participant management, including behavioral issues and special needs
  • Serves as a resource to assist individuals, other healthcare workers and the community
  • Enters data, documents and evaluates the effectiveness of program activities
  • Models appropriate behavior consistent with MLH Mission, Vision and Values
  • Frequent travel outside office on a regular basis

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Health Services, Education, or Social Services
  • 1-3 years experience in customer service, collections, or call center
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment
  • Ability to understand and compose complex written materials
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment with tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to assess needs of participants and their families and respond appropriately
  • Strong ability to integrate knowledge and theory into practice
  • Skill in organization, coordination and time management
  • Ability to provide effective instructions to participants
  • Effective and positive verbal communication skills with participants and families
  • Effective communication and negotiating skills with individuals and groups from all socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Strong influencing, coaching and consultative skills
  • Ability to manage challenging group dynamics
  • Frequent travel and ability to handle exposure to patient bodily fluids and hazardous materials