Community Mental Health Specialist

Job description

Community Mental Health Specialist Application Deadline: 30 April 2026: Department: 02. Knowledge & Advising: Employment Type: Full Time: Location: New York City, New York Reporting To: Director, Community Initiatives: Compensation: $80,000 - $115,000 / year Description: The Community Mental Health Specialist supports The Jed Foundation (JED)’s growing portfolio of programming with community-based organizations (CBOs) across the country, including those participating in the Institute for Youth Mental Health and the JED CBO Program. Reporting to the Director, Community Initiatives, this position plays a key role in the implementation of JED’s evidence-based framework for mental health promotion, suicide prevention, and substance misuse prevention within youth and young adult-serving CBOs and municipalities. This role is ideal for a mission-driven, systems-minded mental health professional with strong communication, project coordination, and advisory skills. The Community Mental Health Specialist collaborates with internal teams and supports external partner engagement, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with JED’s approach. Key Responsibilities: Program Support & Technical...