Head Start Mental Health Program Advisor I

SCUS Head Start Programs Inc.; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Save the Children is seeking an Advisor I, Program Mental Health to oversee the mental health content area of the Head Start/Early Head Start program. You will work with the Head Start Program Director to ensure high-quality services and fidelity to Head Start regulations.

The role emphasizes staff training, collaboration with families, and development of trauma-informed practices while promoting mental wellness for children, families, and staff across sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of master's degree and licensed in accordance with the state mental/behavioral health professional licensing agency.
• Demonstrated experience providing mental and behavior health services.
• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and health and nutrition services for infant, toddler and preschool programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of administration, basic fiscal accountability, and public relations skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing consistent, stable and supportive relationships with young children.
• Proven ability to exercise professional judgment and evaluation before making decisions.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, children, parents, and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated successful ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels.
• Proven successful problem solving and time management skills.
• Professional proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Willingness to travel up to 40%

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, implements mental health program policies and procedures and supports staff delivering services.
• Visits sites regularly to observe classrooms, provide training and coaching, and build staff capacity.
• Discusses strengths and recommendations for classroom management and environments promoting mental health.
• Facilitates the individual behavior support process and ensures required reports are completed.
• Ensures psychological evaluations occur when needed or referrals are made to appropriate agencies.
• Facilitates staff training on developmental and social-emotional screening and related topics.

Skills

Master's degree

Licensed in state

Mental health services experience

MS Office proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/ Social Work/ Psychology

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Save the Children is seeking an Advisor I, Program Mental Health to oversee the mental health content area of the Head Start/Early Head Start program. You will work with the Head Start Program Director to ensure high-quality services and fidelity to Head Start regulations.

The role emphasizes staff training, collaboration with families, and development of trauma-informed practices while promoting mental wellness for children, families, and staff across sites.