Early Childhood Mental Health Advisor I

Save the Children 2022; Opelousas (LA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Professional Development

Résumé du poste

Save the Children is seeking an Advisor I, Program Mental Health to oversee the mental health content area within Head Start/EHS programs. The role works with the Head Start Program Director and the content management team to promote social and emotional development, trauma-informed care, and high-quality service delivery.

Strong communication and collaboration across staff and partners are essential. This position emphasizes fidelity to Head Start regulations and ADA requirements, plus building

Qualifications

• Master's degree and licensure in state mental/behavioral health.
• Experience providing mental and behavioral health services.
• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and related health services.
• Administrative, fiscal accountability, and public relations skills.
• Ability to build consistent relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Responsabilités

• Implement mental health program policies and provide staff support for service delivery.
• Visit sites 4–6 hours per month per site to observe, train, coach and mentor staff.
• Discuss strengths and recommendations for classroom management and trauma-informed care.
• Facilitate the behavior guidance process and ensure required reports are completed.
• Coordinate with program directors to develop pre-service and in-service trainings.
• Develop and sustain a network of mental health providers for low-income families.

Connaissances

MS Office

English proficiency

Travel up to 40%

Professional judgment

Formation

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology

Outils

MS Office Suite

Description du poste

Save the Children is seeking an Advisor I, Program Mental Health to oversee the mental health content area within Head Start/EHS programs. The role works with the Head Start Program Director and the content management team to promote social and emotional development, trauma-informed care, and high-quality service delivery.

Strong communication and collaboration across staff and partners are essential. This position emphasizes fidelity to Head Start regulations and ADA requirements, plus building