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National Mental Health Association Jobs and Internships
Contact: jobs@nmha.org, include "Attn: RM" in the subject line.

Bilingual Resource Specialist, NMHA Resource Center
National Mental Health Association Resource Center seeks a Bilingual Resource Specialist (Spanish/English) to respond to inquiries regarding mental health resources and referrals. Candidate must have excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills in Spanish and English languages, strong computer skills, and be patient, mature, able to remain calm while dealing with a variety of callers, detail-oriented, well organized, and a self-starter. BSW or BA degree in psychology, social work or related field strongly preferred. Two years work experience in a mental health setting preferred. Experience with telephone referral or help-line a plus. Please send cover letter/letter of interest, resume and short writing samples (one English, one Spanish) to jobs@nmha.org. Please type “Attn: RM” in the subject line. No phone calls please. EOE

Adult Mental Health Services Internship

This internship position within Adult Mental Health Services provides the opportunity to gain knowledge about community based programs and services run by persons with mental illness. This internship will provide the opportunity to conduct research, contribute to publications and learn about consumer-driven mental health services and policies. This opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking experience in advocacy or within the field of mental health. Experience as a mental health consumer or family member is a plus. Apply Now!

Affiliate Relations Internship

This position will off the opportunity to learn the basics of membership services to affiliates with a national non-profit association, including organizational management, board development, and capacity development. Duties might likely include attending board and committee meetings, participating in affiliate-related conference calls, analyzing programs, writing reports, maintaining membership databases, and organizing information systems, accompanied, of course, by occasional administrative chores. Affiliate relations staff are committee to making this position a learning experience for the intern. Apply Now

Communications/Media Internship

The National Mental Health Association Media Relations Department seeks college students for its internship program. Internships are open to applicants pursuing degrees in communications, public policy, social work, psychology and marketing or other related fields. Interns will have the opportunity to work on a variety of media relations programs and mental health issues. Ideal candidates will have excellent oral/written communication skills, strong organizational skills, research skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Knowledge of mental health issues is a plus. Proficiency in Word, Excel and the Internet required. NMHA is conveniently located in Alexandria, Va. This is a non-paid internship. Apply Now!

Development/Marketing Internship

The NMHA Development Department offers interns the opportunity to support corporate, foundation and individual fundraising efforts. Development interns research potential targets, track department functions and outreach efforts, draft communications (including letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and personal correspondence), brainstorm creative partnership strategies, and work across all NMHA programs and departments to seek funding to support our vital mission. Only creative, organized and ambitious individuals need apply. Apply Now!

Federal Affairs Internship

This incumbent in this position will work on federal policy issues and legislation, and provide research and other support to the federal policy team and grass-roots advocates. Issue areas will include expanding access to treatment, children's mental health, mental health parity, Medicaid and the new Medicare prescription drug program. This internship is located in Washington, DC, Minutes from Capitol Hill and the incumbent's term would be from late August to late November. Apply Now!

Finance Internship

The National Mental Health Associations Finance Department is seeking an undergraduate student for approximately 10 hours/week to fulfill its internship program. The program is designed to provide a unique opportunity for students to gain real-world work experience relevant to their academic and career goals. General responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: research, bank deposits, data entry, and administrative functions as they relate to the Finance and Human Resources department. The position is unpaid and will commence in September or October and will remain open until May with the option to extend. Apply Now!

Healthcare Reform Internship

The State Healthcare Reform department is looking for one to two interns for the spring of 2006. Seeking enthusiastic, mature individual with knowledge of health policy. This person will be responsible for tracking state legislation, conducting policy research for conferences and products, providing technical assistance to advocates, and helping to coordinate special events. Good writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently important. Graduate Students Preferred.

Public Education Internship

In this internship, you will work on NMHA's public awareness and education programs that address the needs of children and families, college students, mental health consumers, communities of color, older adults and the general public. You will help research and develop materials such as fact sheets, brochures, website copy, reports and kits, and participate in other activities as necessary. Apply Now!
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, Binghamton, NY

Executive Director

Reports to the Board of Directors, responsible for management of non-profit agency with 35 staff members and annual budget of $850,000. MHAST provides mental health services, including advocacy, education, and consumer services. ED must oversee operations, administration, finances, community interactions, fundraising, personnel/planning. Must interface with government agencies and officials at all levels, business leaders, funders, community organizations, media. Qualifications: Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Health Administration, Business, or related field, and five or more years progressive multi-level Administrative and Supervisory experience, prefer experience in research and grant writing, budgetary process. Send resume, salary history, and reference list to Dot Marinaccio, Personnel/Planning Committee, MHAST, P.O. Box 1685, Binghamton, NY 13902. EOE