Mental Health Consultant

York County Community Action Corporation; Sanford (ME); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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York County Community Action Corporation is seeking a Mental Health Consultant to join the Head Start/Early Head Start Leadership Team in Sanford, Maine. The role coordinates mental health and disabilities services across programs and supports staff and families.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Social Work and an LCSW license, with at least three years of management experience and a background as a licensed social worker. Compliance and staff training are key duties.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• Current LCSW credential required and maintainable.
• At least three years of management experience; licensed social worker background.

Mansioni

• Coordinate mental health and disabilities services across Head Start and Early Head Start.
• Observe classrooms and provide feedback to support positive classroom management and development.
• Provide consultation and support to staff and families.
• Develop staff training and workshops on special education, mental health, and social-emotional development.
• Supervise the Special Education Teacher, including performance appraisal and development planning.
• Ensure services comply with program standards, licensing, and policies.
• Maintain IEP/IFSP documentation in ChildPlus.

Conoscenze

Management experience

Licensed Social Worker

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential

Descrizione del lavoro

York County Community Action Corp.

Our mission is to ensure that all people in York County thrive. We work with our partners to meet urgent needs, create opportunities to succeed, promote well-being, and advocate for just policies and practices.

York County Community Action Corporation is seeking a Mental Health Consultant to join our Head Start/Early Head Start Leadership Team.

Mental Health & Special Education Services

• Coordinate mental health and disabilities services across Head Start and Early Head Start.
• Observe classrooms and provide constructive feedback to support positive classroom management, teaching practices, and social-emotional development.
• Provide consultation and support to Head Start/Early Head Start staff and families.
• Develop and facilitate staff training and in-service workshops related to special education, mental health, and social-emotional development.
• Supervise the Special Education Teacher, including regular supervision, professional feedback, annual performance appraisal, and professional development planning.

Monitoring, Data & Compliance

• Ensure services comply with Head Start Program Performance Standards, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, licensing standards, and YCCAC policies.
• Ensure IEP/IFSP documentation is current and appropriately maintained in ChildPlus.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential that can be maintained throughout employment.
• At least three years of management experience. Experience working as a Licensed Social Worker.

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully pass required background checks, conducted upon hire and at least every five years.
• Must pass the required physical examination.
• Must not have an active record on the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

EOE– YCCAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.