Current Openings
NUES Region School Wellness & Safety Coordinator
Job Posting Date: March 16, 2026
Job Closing Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026, 4:00 pm
Interviews will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026 after vetting of applications
Northeastern Utah Educational Services (NUES) is presently accepting applications for the full-time, salaried position of the NUES Region School Wellness & Safety Coordinator.
Job Title: School Wellness & Safety Coordinator
The School Wellness & Safety Coordinator will lead and coordinate mental health and wellness initiatives across all Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in the Northeastern Utah region. This role will implement a regional telehealth infrastructure, manage mental health screening programs, and provide leadership in crisis prevention and school safety training. The position is designed to ensure equitable access to licensed mental health services for students and staff in rural communities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Program Coordination:
- Develop and oversee a comprehensive regional wellness strategy aligned with state and federal guidelines.
- Coordinate mental health and wellness programs across multiple LEAs.
- Telehealth Implementation:
- Design and manage a regional telehealth infrastructure for school-based mental health services.
- Ensure compliance with privacy and security standards (HIPAA, FERPA).
- Screening and Intervention:
- Implement standardized mental health screening protocols for early identification of student needs.
- Collaborate with school counselors and administrators to connect students to appropriate interventions.
- Training and Crisis Prevention:
- Lead professional development for educators on crisis prevention, intervention, and school safety, including CSTAG (Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines).
- Facilitate child abuse prevention training for school communities in the region.
- Serve as a resource for trauma-informed practices and emergency response planning.
- Collaboration and Advocacy:
- Act as a liaison between schools, families, and external mental health providers.
- Advocate for student wellness and mental health equity across the region.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
- Current Utah licensure as one of the following:
- Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in school-based mental health services.
- Knowledge of crisis prevention, school safety protocols, and trauma-informed practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing telehealth programs in educational settings.
- Familiarity with rural education challenges and multi-LEA coordination.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including school administrators, counselors, mental health providers, and community partners.
- Experience facilitating cross‑agency teamwork, building consensus, and leading collaborative initiatives across multiple schools or districts.
- Proven skills in partnership development, including the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships that support regional wellness goals.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and licensure.
- Full benefits package (health, retirement, etc.).
- Position contingent upon annual grant funding.
Application Process
To Apply: Please send an email with the items listed below to info@nucenter.org. An application will not be considered complete or evaluated until all requested information is received.
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Proof of licensure(s)
- Three references with contact information
Northeastern Utah Educational Services (NUES)
35 South Main Street
Heber City, UT 84032
Phone: (435) 654-1921
E-mail: info@nucenter.org
NUES is one of the State’s four regional education service agencies (RESAs) and was originally established to provide educational services to Daggett, Duchesne, Morgan, North Summit, Park City, Rich, South Summit and Wasatch School Districts. The following charter schools are also included in the NUES consortium: Soldier Hollow, Terra Academy, Uintah River High School, Weilenmann School of Discovery and Winter Sports School.
The NUES is an “Equal Opportunity Employer,” and prohibits, in all employment – related practices and decisions, discrimination, harassment or prejudicial treatment against any person based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy related conditions, age, disability, veteran status, or otherwise as
provided by federal, state or local law. We are concerned about violence in the workplace, falsified employment applications, and employee theft. We conduct a full background check on all candidates prior to employment.