Overview
Recovery & Behavioral Health Outreach Coordinator- Community Health Corps Montana
Helena, MT | Full-Time | Sept 14, 2026 – July 30, 2027 | Stipend + Education Award
Want to make a difference in Montana communities while gaining hands-on experience in public health, outreach, and systems improvement? One AmeriCorps host-site, State of Montana DPHHS-BHDD, Helena, MT, is looking for a Recovery & Behavioral Health Outreach Coordinator. Join Community Health Corps Montana (CHCM)—a statewide AmeriCorps program hosted by the Montana Office of Rural Health and Area Health Education Center.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve ~40 hours/week with a local Montana nonprofit, tribal program, or other community agency
- Members in health education and outreach roles will help expand community-facing education, communication, and engagement efforts
- This opportunity offers hands-on experience in public health education, community communication, outreach planning, storytelling, and relationship-building with rural and tribal partners
- Receive training, coaching, and support from CHCM staff and peers
Members serving in behavioral health outreach roles will support projects that reduce stigma, strengthen communication, and improve access to recovery and behavioral health resources. Activities may include outreach to businesses interested in becoming Recovery Friendly Workplaces, helping develop employer trainings or resource materials, supporting communities of practice, creating awareness campaigns, connecting behavioral health professionals with rural and tribal communities, and assisting with tools that make behavioral health systems easier for partners and providers to navigate.
This opportunity offers hands-on experience in behavioral health outreach, recovery education, stigma reduction, employer and community engagement, and health communication.
What You’ll Get:
- $1,280 biweekly living allowance
- Free health insurance
- $7,395 Segal Education Award
- Professional development in health equity, facilitation, and partnership-building
Who We’re Looking For:
- Mission-driven individuals (18+ w/ HS diploma or equivalent)
- U.S. citizens/nationals or lawful permanent residents
- Able to pass a federal background check
- Reliable personal transportation
- Ready to learn, grow, and serve in Montana
Activities may include refining training materials, assisting with curriculum or outreach content, supporting public health career and Community Health Worker program outreach, creating website or social media content, capturing stories that highlight community success, and helping behavioral health professionals connect with rural and tribal communities.
These roles are a good fit for applicants interested in public health communication, community engagement, education, and relationship-building.
Community Health Corps Montana is committed to creating inclusive, respectful service environments and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected characteristics.
