Health Educator jobs in Fresno, CA

Mental Health Educator

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $4,344 - $5,000 per month

Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,344 - $8,385 per month

• This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

Under general direction and reporting to the Director of Wellness Services, the incumbent develops, plans and organizes health promotion, health education and wellness programs to improve health knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of students. The incumbent will primarily develop, implement, and evaluate mental health programs, events and activities but will also support other Wellness Services initiatives. The incumbent also leads presentations and trainings.

Day to day work is performed independently with general instruction.

Key Qualifications

• Assess needs and establish or recommend program priorities and goals and develop plans to achieve goals.
• Collect, compile, chart, and analyze data pertinent to health education program planning.
• Plan, organize, conduct or oversee a variety of health education program and activities including discussion groups and workshops.
• Develop educational materials and media such as pamphlets, audio and video materials, and electronic media; present ideas and information accurately, effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize materials, information and staff in a systematic way to optimize efficiency.
• Use computer and web-based information technology systems as a resource for research and providing health education programs.

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree in public health, health promotion, psychology, or related field
• Experience working on a college/university campus
• Experience in developing and implementing mental health education programs
• Two or more years of experience as a health educator or organizing and conducting educational programs and activities on various health topics that will contribute to the improvement of health by bringing about change in understanding, attitude, and behavior
• Experience with motivational interviewing and bystander intervention programs
• Experience delivering suicide prevention trainings

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health promotion, psychology or equivalent in an approved program in health education or a related health field.
• One year of progressively responsible health education experience or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by March 15, 2024 will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click “” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)