Community Health Intern - Mental Health

Compensation Range

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Job Description Summary

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Job Description

 Applied Public Health Project Work – 100%

• Conduct applied public health work which may be in support of assigned practicum, capstone, and/or internship projects.
• Apply public health frameworks, methods, and theory to real-world governmental public health operations.
• Complete defined project deliverables that align with both academic requirements, when applicable, and departmental objectives.

Program Support & Operations

• Support public health programs through planning, implementation, evaluation, or quality improvement activities.
• Assist with development of protocols, tools, workflows, or program materials as appropriate to assigned projects.
• Support department initiatives that strengthen service delivery, access, efficiency, or equity.

Data, Analysis & Evaluation

• Assist with data collection, management, analysis, and interpretation related to public health programs.
• Contribute to reports, summaries, dashboards, presentations, or written products used for internal decision-making, grants, or community communication.
• Apply ethical and confidentiality standards when handling data and sensitive information.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support outreach, engagement, or collaboration with community partners and stakeholders as appropriate to project scope.
• Assist with preparation for community meetings, outreach events, or educational activities when relevant to assigned work.

Professional & Academic Integration

• Coordinate practicum, capstone or internship requirements with academic advisors and department supervisors, if applicable.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and supervision activities.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, accountability, and adherence to County policies.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Focus Area 1 - Planning

Activity 1.1: Identify Community Champions

• Help staff identify and engage with community champions in various rural areas.

Activity 1.2: Develop Implementation Plans

• Assist with developing an implementation plan for COMET and Dude Talk Dinners programming.
• Regularly update the plan to reflect changes, accomplishments, etc.

Activity 1.3: Recruitment

• Identify recruitment strategies for mental health programming.
• Identify recruitment strategies for priority training populations (i.e., coaches, non-traditional community members).
• Collaborate with community partners and agencies to host training and programming.

Focus Area 2 – Implementation

Activity 2.1: Implement Mental Health Training

• Collaborate with staff and community partners to implement mental health trainings or improve existing training infrastructure for COMET, Question Persuade and Refer (QPR), and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).

Activity 2.2: Implement Mental Health Programming

• Leverage community partnerships and community champions to implement evidence-based mental health programming for priority populations in Weld County.

Focus Area 3 – Administrative Support

Activity 3.1: Lead Program Administrative Processes

• Lead administrative processes of project management such as registration, promotional materials, and documentation.
• Provide support to community partners and champions throughout the planning and implementation processes.
• Ensure proper documentation of programming data for evaluation purposes.

Activity 3.2: Document Continuous Quality Improvement

• Ensure proper documentation of accurate quality improvement efforts and lessons learned throughout program planning and implementation.

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Required Qualifications

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Master's Degree Program related to Public Health.
• Must be a current student.

Preferred Work Experience

• Prior experience in public health, healthcare, community-based programs, research, or governmental settings.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, or evaluation through coursework, projects, or employment.
• Experience supporting community outreach, health education, or program implementation.
• Experience working in team-based or interdisciplinary environments.

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Use the link below to get a closer look at the generous benefits offered:

https://www.weld.gov/Government/County-Information/Join-Our-Team/Employee-Benefits

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Weld County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We ensure that all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Weld County pledges to uphold a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, promoting fairness and dignity for all employees. We actively take affirmative action to comply with nondiscrimination policies and invite qualified individuals in need of reasonable accommodations to contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources@weld.gov or (970) 400-4234.