Independent Contractor - School Partnerships Coordinator for Mental Health Initiatives

Position Summary

NECCO is seeking a seasoned, relationship-driven School Partnerships Coordinator to support the expansion of school-based and intensive home-based mental health services across all 88 counties in Ohio. This role is ideal for someone with deep knowledge of Ohio’s education system and strong district-level connections. The coordinator will work in close collaboration with the Director of Growth and Development and the State Director for School-Based Services to initiate, nurture, and solidify partnerships with school districts statewide. The goal is to create meaningful opportunities for integrated mental health programming within schools and communities.

Key Responsibilities: Outreach & Relationship Building:

• Initiate and maintain contact with district superintendents, principals, and key decision-makers in school systems across Ohio.
• Serve as a credible and strategic liaison, introducing Necco’s mental health service offerings and exploring partnership opportunities.

Collaboration & Strategy

• Work in alignment with the Necco Community Behavioral Health Director of Growth and Development and School-Based State Director to prioritize outreach targets and coordinate communication strategies.
• Provide insight on school district needs, barriers, and opportunities for program implementation.

Meeting Facilitation & Follow-Up

• Meet weekly/biweekly with Director of Growth and Development and School-Based State Director to strategize and review program planning and expansion opportunities
• Schedule and help facilitate meetings or presentations with school leadership teams.
• Ensure timely follow-up, tracking engagement, interest levels, and feedback from school contacts.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities and partnership progress.
• Provide monthly summaries of contacts made, conversations facilitated, and potential partnership outcomes.

Qualifications

• Former school administrator, superintendent, or senior education leader
• Deep understanding of Ohio's K-12 education landscape and established relationships with school leadership (preferred)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills
• Passion for youth mental health and equitable access to school-based services
• Comfortable working independently in a flexible, remote consulting role
• Strong organizational and documentation skills

Compensation

• Hourly contract position: up to 20 hours per month
• Competitive hourly rate, based on experience:
• $100/hour (consulting, outreach, and strategic guidance)
• A $500 incentive will be awarded for each new school or district contract that is formalized and executed.
• This incentive applies only to new partnerships and does not include schools or districts that are currently being served under existing agreements.

Commitment to Equity: We are committed to building inclusive mental health services and value diversity in our partnerships and team. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.