Job Description

Position Title:

Mental Health Advocate Supervisor

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work or other related field
Experience facilitating workshops, trainings, and presentations
Proven track record of collaborating with senior leadership
Experience working with law enforcement which includes assessing mental health needs

Job Description:

The Iowa State University Police Department is seeking a Mental Health Advocate Supervisor to lead the Mental Health Advocate (MHA) Program. This role bridges the gap between mental health services and public safety, ensuring students, faculty, and staff receive essential care and support.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact Play a key role in threat management, crisis response, and campus safety.
• Lead & Collaborate Supervise 1-2 staff members, work with senior leadership, and serve on high-level committees.
• Train & Educate Conduct mental health and crisis intervention training for police officers, students, and faculty.
• Community Engagement Partner with law enforcement, faculty, students, and external agencies to improve mental health awareness.
• Professional Growth Develop expertise in program development, crisis case management, and public relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage & Develop the MHA Program, implementing mental health initiatives for ISU PD and the university.
• Provide Crisis Intervention Assess and respond to harassment, stalking, assaults, and alcohol-related incidents.
• Lead Training Sessions Educate police, faculty, and students on crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Support & Advocate Review ISU PD reports, conduct outreach, and accompany officers on mental health crisis calls.
• Enhance Policies & Programs Develop strategies to strengthen mental health advocacy and campus safety.

Who Were Looking For

• Mental Health Expertise Experience in crisis intervention and support.
• Criminal Justice Collaboration Experience working with law enforcement or willingness to learn.
• Strong Communication Skills Ability to engage with various campus populations in a compassionate and professional manner.
• Passion for Community Outreach Committed to proactive mental health education and engagement.

This fast-paced and impactful role requires a mix of mental health expertise, crisis response skills, and leadership to create a safer, more supportive campus.

Level Guidelines

Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals

Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues

Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems

Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests

May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff

May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity

Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS807

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

March 17, 2025

Posting Close Date:

March 31, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R16615

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state ... law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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